Jump Primary School, Barnsley
Data last updated 16 Mar 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
240 pupils
210 capacity
30 places over capacity
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3475%
Overall absence
10.92896%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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