West Meadows Primary School
URN: 140460 • Barnsley S74 9ET
Overview
- Name
- West Meadows Primary School
- URN
- 140460
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Marsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226749164
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Street, Barnsley S74 9ET
Summary
West Meadows Primary School is a mixed academy located in Barnsley, serving a total of 216 pupils, which slightly exceeds its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant percentage of students (42.30%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its focus on catering to the needs of the local community.
The school’s ethos centres on fostering a positive learning atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that students develop both academically and socially. West Meadows Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often participating in local events and initiatives, such as National School Meals Week, to promote healthy eating and well-being among students.
Parents can find more information about the school’s programs, events, and policies on their official website at www.westmeadows.org.uk/. The school aims to create a collaborative partnership with families to support children's education and personal development.
The school’s ethos centres on fostering a positive learning atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, ensuring that students develop both academically and socially. West Meadows Primary School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often participating in local events and initiatives, such as National School Meals Week, to promote healthy eating and well-being among students.
Parents can find more information about the school’s programs, events, and policies on their official website at www.westmeadows.org.uk/. The school aims to create a collaborative partnership with families to support children's education and personal development.
Useful links
- Local Committee – Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Explore Our Virtual Library (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Executive Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Head Of School Welcome (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- HCAT (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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 42.30
- Open date
- 2013-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 108 | 108 | 210 | 42.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 230 | 115 | 115 | 210 | 42.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | 116 | 124 | 210 | 35.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 240 | 116 | 124 | 210 | 35.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 114 | 124 | 210 | 36.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 116 | 123 | 210 | 32.30 |
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