Wellgate Primary School
URN: 143555 • Barnsley S75 6HR
Overview
- Name
- Wellgate Primary School
- URN
- 143555
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lauren Johnstone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226383739
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- George Street, Barnsley S75 6HR
Summary
Wellgate Primary School, located in Barnsley, is a mixed academy converter catering to approximately 419 pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with a strong focus on the individual development and wellbeing of each child. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs. Lauren Johnstone, the school aims for excellence and happiness, promoting a culture of growth for the academic year 2024-2025.
The curriculum at Wellgate is designed to be knowledge-rich and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. It emphasizes the development of communication skills, reading proficiency, and social inclusivity, ensuring that children engage in meaningful learning experiences. The school staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where children can explore and learn through curiosity and creativity.
Wellgate Primary also prioritises support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering tailored assistance and collaborating with parents and external agencies to ensure every child's needs are met. The school values its role within the Mapplewell community and encourages parental involvement and engagement through various initiatives and events.
The curriculum at Wellgate is designed to be knowledge-rich and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. It emphasizes the development of communication skills, reading proficiency, and social inclusivity, ensuring that children engage in meaningful learning experiences. The school staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere where children can explore and learn through curiosity and creativity.
Wellgate Primary also prioritises support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), offering tailored assistance and collaborating with parents and external agencies to ensure every child's needs are met. The school values its role within the Mapplewell community and encourages parental involvement and engagement through various initiatives and events.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- How do we identifying Pupils with SEN and assess their needs? (sen)
- How do we teach pupils with SEN and additional needs? (sen)
- How does the school Enable pupils with SEND to engage in activities available to those who do not have SEND? (sen)
- How does the school evaluate the effectiveness of SEN provision? (sen)
- SEND > (sen)
- What do I do if I am not happy with the School’s SEND provision? (sen)
- What types of SEND do school provide for? (sen)
- Who are the best people to talk to at Wellgate Primary School about my child’s difficulties with Learning/ Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND)? (sen)
- Admissions (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
- 414
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 202
- Girls
- 217
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 202 | 217 | 414 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 435 | 218 | 217 | 414 | 25.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 406 | 199 | 207 | 414 | 22.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 406 | 199 | 207 | 414 | 22.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 406 | 200 | 206 | 414 | 25.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 413 | 213 | 200 | 414 | 21.70 |
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