Ladywood Primary School
URN: 149846 • Barnsley S72 7JX
Overview
- Name
- Ladywood Primary School
- URN
- 149846
- 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
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Louise Grainger-Roystone (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01226711488
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nancy Road, Barnsley S72 7JX
Summary
Ladywood Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Barnsley, with a current enrolment of 221 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school serves a diverse community, with 38.9% of students eligible for free school meals. The school is committed to creating a supportive and respectful environment, fostering a sense of belonging among students and staff.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Educational visits, sports competitions, and hands-on experiences are integral to the learning process. Ladywood Primary School emphasizes the importance of resilience and positive attitudes towards learning, as noted in its recent Ofsted inspection, which rated the school as 'good'.
The facilities include extensive grounds with various play areas and a dedicated outdoor space for the Early Years Foundation Unit. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to foster community connections. Ladywood Primary School aims to prepare students for life in modern Britain through high-quality education and a collaborative school culture.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and promote their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Educational visits, sports competitions, and hands-on experiences are integral to the learning process. Ladywood Primary School emphasizes the importance of resilience and positive attitudes towards learning, as noted in its recent Ofsted inspection, which rated the school as 'good'.
The facilities include extensive grounds with various play areas and a dedicated outdoor space for the Early Years Foundation Unit. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits to foster community connections. Ladywood Primary School aims to prepare students for life in modern Britain through high-quality education and a collaborative school culture.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (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
- 210
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- 38.90
- Open date
- 2024-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 107 | 114 | 210 | 38.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 |
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