Jump Primary School, Barnsley

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 16 Mar 2026

Location

Very likely (~408m)Possible (~583m)Unlikely (~758m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs G Clark
Pupils:240 / 210 capacity
LA:Barnsley
Phone:01226743041
Address:Roebuck Hill, Jump, Barnsley, S74 0JW
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:106591
UKPRN:10078935
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Barnsley South
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Jump Primary School creates a happy, welcoming environment where children thrive and develop confidence. The school excels at teaching reading and provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs. Staff genuinely care about pupils' wellbeing and provide individualised support to help every child succeed.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding early years provision with highly skilled staff who create an exciting learning environment
  • Strong phonics teaching and a love of reading throughout the school, with high Year 1 phonics outcomes
  • Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs, who achieve highly from their starting points
  • Well-led school with ambitious leaders who support staff wellbeing
  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils with effective pastoral care and emotional support

Areas for Improvement

  • Assessment of what pupils have learned is not used consistently across all subjects to identify gaps in knowledge and adapt teaching
  • Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school regularly enough, missing out on learning experiences

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff trained to keep pupils safe and pupils confident in talking to adults about concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

School clubs (some during school day), reading buddies, librarian roles, well-being ambassadors, local trips including visits to water treatment works

Jump Primary School is a happy, calm and welcoming school with a caring ethos where pupils behave well and achieve good outcomes. The school has high expectations and a well-designed curriculum enriched by local trips and a strong focus on reading.

At a Glance

24.9%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-3ppMathsWriting

Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.

Class Sizes

30.0

Avg class size

28.0

Infant (KS1)

30.5

KS2

8

Total classes

3 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Elsecar Rail Station (Entrance)
986m · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Roebuck Hill/Roebuck Ridge (adj)
168m · 3 min walk
Roebuck Hill/Dearne Valley Parkway (opp)
169m · 3 min walk
Cemetery Road/Wentworth Road (opp)
169m · 3 min walk
Wentworth Road/Dyer Road (adj)
231m · 4 min walk
Church Street/Sunny Bank (nr)
250m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

114%

Over capacity

240 pupils

210 capacity

30 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Barnsley

High pressure
New homes approved:3,063
Projected new pupils:766

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Barnsley

Admissions Demand - Barnsley

Low demand0.81x oversubscription

Places available

3,009

Applications

2,440

Got 1st preference

96.3%

Got preferred school

99.2%

Primary admissions across Barnsley (2025/26)

Inspection History(13)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.3475%

Overall absence

10.92896%

Persistent absence

183

Enrolments

Authorised2.88155%
Unauthorised1.46595%
Persistent (10%+)10.92896%
Severe (50%+)0.54645%

Absence trend

4.13088%
18/19
2.00664%
20/21
5.87466%
21/22
5.67475%
22/23
6.27103%
23/24
4.3475%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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