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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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