Kexborough 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Kexborough Primary School creates a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and personally. The school has a strong phonics and reading programme that gives children a solid foundation, and teaches them important values like kindness, responsibility and celebrating diversity. Beyond the classroom, the school supports children's emotional development and offers lots of activities to boost their confidence and resilience.
Key Strengths
- Clear and well-sequenced phonics teaching from early years with consistent, well-trained staff delivery
- Well-organised curriculum in mathematics and writing where pupils build understanding over time and demonstrate deep knowledge
- Pupils with SEND promptly identified and supported effectively with external expertise to access the curriculum successfully
- Strong focus on pupils' broader development including British values, diversity, online safety, and emotional wellbeing
- Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a calm, respectful and safe environment
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not always choose the most appropriate activities to help pupils develop and secure their knowledge effectively
- School should ensure teachers have consistent understanding to deliver the curriculum well across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential trips, hiking, abseiling, choir performances in the community, sporting competitions against other schools
Kexborough Primary School has maintained its good standards, with pupils flourishing in a warm and welcoming environment where they achieve well academically and develop strong personal values.
At a Glance
25.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 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 79%. Maths has declined from 80% to 68%. Writing has declined from 76% to 64%.
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
23.5
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
187 pupils
210 capacity
23 spare places available
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
5.61542%
Overall absence
13.58025%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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