St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
URN: 137870 • Barnsley S75 2DF
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
- URN
- 137870
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Spencer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226206422
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stocks Lane, Barnsley S75 2DF
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Barnsley is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 217 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 226. The school is part of St Mary’s Academy Trust, which comprises nine primary schools across Barnsley, and is committed to fostering lifelong learning and community engagement.
The school's ethos is rooted in the belief that every child, family, and day matters. St Mary's aims to provide a curriculum that not only imparts knowledge but also encourages pupils to develop confidence, moral understanding, and respect for one another. The curriculum is designed to help children explore their ideas and beliefs while equipping them with essential life skills, including resilience and forgiveness.
St Mary’s Academy Trust emphasizes the importance of collaboration and positive relationships within the school community and beyond. The school actively seeks to support local communities, ensuring that education extends beyond the classroom to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils and their families.
The school's ethos is rooted in the belief that every child, family, and day matters. St Mary's aims to provide a curriculum that not only imparts knowledge but also encourages pupils to develop confidence, moral understanding, and respect for one another. The curriculum is designed to help children explore their ideas and beliefs while equipping them with essential life skills, including resilience and forgiveness.
St Mary’s Academy Trust emphasizes the importance of collaboration and positive relationships within the school community and beyond. The school actively seeks to support local communities, ensuring that education extends beyond the classroom to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils and their families.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governance Team (governance)
- Gender Pay Gap Report 2022 (download)
- Headline Data 2023 (download)
- About Us (other)
- Central Leadership Team (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Our Approach (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Leadership Team (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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 226
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 101 | 116 | 226 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 108 | 107 | 226 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 107 | 100 | 226 | 6.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 107 | 100 | 226 | 6.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 104 | 109 | 226 | 7.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 223 | 97 | 126 | 226 | 7.60 |
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