Parkside Primary Academy
URN: 139084 • Barnsley S71 4QP
Overview
- Name
- Parkside Primary Academy
- URN
- 139084
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Ward (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01226722416
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Midland Road, Barnsley S71 4QP
Summary
Parkside Primary Academy is a mixed academy converter located in Barnsley, serving a diverse student body of 240 pupils, with a capacity for 262. The school is committed to providing high-quality education, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to excellent teaching and learning opportunities. The ethos of the academy emphasizes the development of confident, articulate learners and independent thinkers.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community, where the collaboration between parents, staff, and students is highly valued. Parkside Primary Academy aims to create an environment that nurtures the individual needs of each child, helping them to thrive academically and socially. With 26.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the academy is dedicated to promoting equality and inclusivity within its learning environment.
For more information about the school’s vision, values, and curriculum, parents can visit the official website at www.parksideacademy.co.uk.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community, where the collaboration between parents, staff, and students is highly valued. Parkside Primary Academy aims to create an environment that nurtures the individual needs of each child, helping them to thrive academically and socially. With 26.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the academy is dedicated to promoting equality and inclusivity within its learning environment.
For more information about the school’s vision, values, and curriculum, parents can visit the official website at www.parksideacademy.co.uk.
Useful links
- Newsletter 11/07/25 (download)
- Newsletter 10/10/25 (download)
- Newsletter 12/09/25 (download)
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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
- PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
- Capacity
- 262
- Pupils
- 240
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 26.30
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 240 | 132 | 108 | 262 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 250 | 133 | 117 | 262 | 23.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 130 | 136 | 262 | 24.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 130 | 136 | 262 | 24.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 131 | 119 | 262 | 29.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 244 | 126 | 118 | 262 | 25.70 |
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