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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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