Laithes Primary School
URN: 141974 • Barnsley S71 3AF
Overview
- Name
- Laithes Primary School
- URN
- 141974
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Georgina Fletcher (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226281255
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Laithes Lane, Barnsley S71 3AF
Summary
Laithes Primary School is a mixed academy located in Barnsley, serving 315 pupils with a capacity of 280. The school is part of the Every Child Matters Multi Academy Trust and is committed to providing a caring and inclusive environment where every child is central to the learning experience. The school emphasizes high standards and aims to promote positive social and emotional wellbeing, resilience, and wellness among students and staff.
The curriculum at Laithes Primary is broad and balanced, designed to engage children's curiosity and foster a love of learning. Outdoor learning and regular school visits are integral to the educational experience, encouraging children to take risks and explore their surroundings. The school also prioritizes e-safety education through the Project Evolve initiative, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate the digital world safely.
Laithes Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the community, believing that collaboration is key to supporting children's futures. The school actively encourages parental involvement and provides various resources to keep families informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Laithes Primary is broad and balanced, designed to engage children's curiosity and foster a love of learning. Outdoor learning and regular school visits are integral to the educational experience, encouraging children to take risks and explore their surroundings. The school also prioritizes e-safety education through the Project Evolve initiative, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate the digital world safely.
Laithes Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the community, believing that collaboration is key to supporting children's futures. The school actively encourages parental involvement and provides various resources to keep families informed and engaged in their children's education.
Useful links
- Every Child Matters Multi Academy Trust (other)
- ProjectEVOLVE - Education for a Connected World Resources (other)
- Laithes Primary School | Facebook (other)
- “Education for a Connected World” (other)
- Train to Teach (other)
- Log In (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
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 280
- Pupils
- 315
- Boys
- 154
- Girls
- 161
- FSM %
- 52.80
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 315 | 154 | 161 | 280 | 52.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 330 | 157 | 173 | 280 | 57.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 338 | 166 | 172 | 280 | 57.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 338 | 166 | 172 | 280 | 57.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 346 | 169 | 177 | 280 | 55.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 363 | 180 | 183 | 280 | 49.20 |
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