Birdwell Primary School, Barnsley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Birdwell Primary School is a highly inclusive school where every child, regardless of background or ability, is supported to achieve well and feel safe. The school goes beyond academics to develop confident, well-rounded pupils through a thoughtful curriculum, enrichment activities and strong pastoral care. All staff have high expectations and pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour in a warm, welcoming environment.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well with results above national average across all performance measures
- Strong, consistent behaviour and high attendance rates with effective pastoral support
- Well-sequenced, broad curriculum with excellent teaching and regular, rigorous assessments
- Highly inclusive approach ensuring no barriers to learning - all pupils including those with SEND make impressive progress
- Strong focus on personal development, cultural capital and pupil voice through trips, leadership roles and character education
Areas for Improvement
- Early years provision - staff occasionally do not ensure all areas are used effectively, meaning children miss opportunities to deepen their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sustainability ambassadors, tuck shop monitors, educational trips linked to curriculum (e.g. mosque visits), speaking and presentation opportunities, collaborative projects, sports activities
Birdwell Primary School is a high-achieving primary school where pupils consistently reach above-average results in national tests and develop deep knowledge across all subjects. The school has created a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, flourish and are well-prepared for their next steps.
At a Glance
20.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has improved from 82% to 93%.
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
191 pupils
210 capacity
19 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Barnsley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnsley
Admissions Demand - Barnsley
Places available
3,009
Applications
2,440
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Barnsley (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.83682%
Overall absence
8.64198%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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