Churchfield Primary School, Barnsley

In its own words: "These are much more than words or a motto. At Churchfield Primary School we enable all children to grow as independent learners, achieve more than they ever believe they could and shine as unique individuals."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a friendly, community-focussed school and pride ourselves on the provision we offer all children through a highly-inclusive ethos, engaging curriculum, exciting learning environment and creative approach to education. Many visitors comment on the ‘feel’ of Churchfield - this is something that can only be experienced in person, so visits to meet our incredible children are always welcome!"

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Churchfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Barnsley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Churchfield Primary School as their first choice and 106 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Churchfield Primary School are Cherry Dale Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 66% reading, 76% maths); Birkwood Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 73% maths); Lift Shafton (1.1 miles, Good, 72% reading, 66% maths); and Milefield Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths).

Churchfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Churchfield Primary School is one of 16 schools run by Waterton Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 56 pupils (13.4%) received SEN support and 39 (9.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Churchfield Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Barnsley Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Snydale Road/Barnsley Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.

In 2024/25, Churchfield Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Churchfield Primary School are Outwood Academy Shafton (0.8 miles), Outwood Academy Carlton (1.6 miles) and Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (1.8 miles).