Athersley North Primary School
URN: 131157 • Barnsley S71 3NB
Overview
- Name
- Athersley North Primary School
- URN
- 131157
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kirsty Wordsworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226288674
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lindhurst Road, Barnsley S71 3NB
Summary
Athersley North Primary School is a community school located in Barnsley, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, including a nursery provision for 26 children. The school prioritises an inclusive environment that values the diverse educational, physical, and cultural needs of all students, staff, and visitors. With a current enrolment of 289 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 280, reflecting its popularity within the community.
The curriculum at Athersley North includes a strong emphasis on literacy, supported by the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme. This initiative aims to enhance reading, writing, and spelling skills, ensuring that children become fluent readers by Year 2. Daily phonics sessions and targeted support for vulnerable readers are integral to the school's approach, fostering academic success from early years through Key Stage 2.
Parents can find essential information about the school, including policies and data, on the school’s website. Athersley North is committed to engaging with families and the wider community to support the educational journey of its pupils.
The curriculum at Athersley North includes a strong emphasis on literacy, supported by the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme. This initiative aims to enhance reading, writing, and spelling skills, ensuring that children become fluent readers by Year 2. Daily phonics sessions and targeted support for vulnerable readers are integral to the school's approach, fostering academic success from early years through Key Stage 2.
Parents can find essential information about the school, including policies and data, on the school’s website. Athersley North is committed to engaging with families and the wider community to support the educational journey of its pupils.
Useful links
- Send Information Report/School Offer (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us / Useful Information (other)
- Assessment Results (other)
- Attendance (other)
- Behaviour Scheme (other)
- Class PE Days (other)
- Curriculum Enrichment (other)
- School Data & Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mapplewell Primary School (75.5)
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- Birkwood Primary School (70.8)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barnsley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 289
- Boys
- 139
- Girls
- 150
- FSM %
- 56.40
- Open date
- 1997-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 289 | 139 | 150 | 280 | 56.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 151 | 149 | 280 | 52.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 308 | 157 | 151 | 280 | 51.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 308 | 157 | 151 | 280 | 51.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 315 | 162 | 153 | 280 | 48.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 323 | 158 | 165 | 280 | 39.50 |
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