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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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