Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
URN: 142556 • Barnsley S71 4QY
Overview
- Name
- Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
- URN
- 142556
- 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
- 50.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Steele (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226722011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Lane, Barnsley S71 4QY
Summary
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary School is a mixed academy located in Barnsley, serving 172 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school is committed to creating a secure and nurturing environment, grounded in Christian values such as compassion, forgiveness, and love. The ethos of the school is reflected in its mission to inspire high aspirations and broaden experiences for all students, encouraging them to learn and grow as individuals.
The curriculum at Royston St John is designed to foster curiosity, coherence, and challenge, equipping pupils with essential skills for their future. The school aims to develop not only academic rigour but also well-rounded personalities, preparing students to face life's challenges with confidence and moral understanding. Parents are actively encouraged to engage in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
As part of the Enhance Academy Trust, Royston St John prioritises lifelong learning and community involvement. The school recognises the importance of working alongside families and local communities to support the holistic development of each child, ensuring that every pupil is valued and respected.
The curriculum at Royston St John is designed to foster curiosity, coherence, and challenge, equipping pupils with essential skills for their future. The school aims to develop not only academic rigour but also well-rounded personalities, preparing students to face life's challenges with confidence and moral understanding. Parents are actively encouraged to engage in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
As part of the Enhance Academy Trust, Royston St John prioritises lifelong learning and community involvement. The school recognises the importance of working alongside families and local communities to support the holistic development of each child, ensuring that every pupil is valued and respected.
Useful links
- www.royston-stjohn.org.uk/ (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
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 172
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 28.50
- Open date
- 2016-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 172 | 90 | 82 | 240 | 28.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 181 | 98 | 83 | 240 | 22.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 194 | 104 | 90 | 240 | 19.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 194 | 104 | 90 | 240 | 19.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 198 | 101 | 97 | 240 | 18.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 104 | 102 | 240 | 12.10 |
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