Cherry Dale 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cherry Dale excels at teaching children to read with confidence and fluency. The school creates a culture where behaviour is exemplary, pupils are kind to each other, and they develop strong values around equality, respect and community contribution. Teachers are highly skilled and the school genuinely cares about every child's wellbeing and development.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a major strength with highly effective phonics teaching and almost all pupils making excellent progress
- Behaviour and personal development are outstanding with pupils showing maturity, respect, tolerance and strong community engagement
- The curriculum is meticulously designed with excellent teacher expertise, though some recent mathematics changes need embedding
- Pupils with SEND have their needs securely identified and very well met with precise support
- Early years provides thoughtful, purposeful learning that prepares children well for key stage 1
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers are not yet confident implementing all aspects of the new mathematics curriculum, affecting how pupils build secure understanding of essential knowledge and skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture prioritising pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs and activities, local festivals engagement, breakfast club
Cherry Dale Primary School is a warm and welcoming place where pupils and staff take pride in their learning. The school offers an ambitious, engaging curriculum with excellent relationships and exemplary behaviour.
At a Glance
34.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 66%. Maths has improved from 64% to 76%. Writing has improved from 69% to 74%.
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
13
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
326 pupils
322 capacity
4 places over capacity
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
4.83524%
Overall absence
11.55378%
Persistent absence
251
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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