Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Barnsley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brierley Primary excels at making learning enjoyable and practical, with teachers who inspire pupils to want to learn. The school is exceptionally welcoming to all children, including those who join at different times, and quickly helps them settle and succeed. Every child is made to feel they matter, with strong support for those who need it most, whether they are the most able or those with special educational needs.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with teachers who share their passion for learning and set practical, enjoyable tasks
- Excellent achievement across all subjects, with pupils making rapid progress from their starting points
- Exemplary pupil behaviour - pupils are friendly, polite, and show impressive maturity and self-reliance
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, helping them reach their full potential
- Rigorous leadership with meticulous planning to ensure the highest quality education
Areas for Improvement
- Continue monitoring attendance improvement strategies to ensure rising attendance rates are sustained
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils overwhelmingly say they feel extremely safe in school and are confident turning to any adult with concerns.
Brierley CE (VC) Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils make excellent gains in learning because staff are united in their determination to get the best for every pupil. Teaching is of high quality, behaviour is exemplary, and the school has a strong sense of community where every child feels they really matter.
At a Glance
20.5%
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 improved from 74% to 89%. Writing has improved from 74% to 86%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
205 pupils
210 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Barnsley
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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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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.65061%
Overall absence
18.68132%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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