Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy, Barnsley

In its own words: "At Dodworth St John the Baptist Primary Academy, we are proud to be part of a school with deep roots in history and at the heart of the Dodworth community. We aim to inspire families and children to share in this pride, knowing that by attending our school, they are part of something meaningful and special."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care until 4:15pm.

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Barnsley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 69% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 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 Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy are Keresforth Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Gawber Primary School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 83% maths); Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 77% maths); and Joseph Locke Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 80% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy.

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is one of 17 schools run by Enhance Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (14.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Dodworth Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barnsley Road/Mitchelson Avenue (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 52 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnsley (121).

In 2024/25, Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy issued 9 suspensions, 7.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy are Horizon Community College (0.9 miles) and Trinity Academy St. Edwards (1.1 miles).