Silkstone Primary School, Barnsley

In its own words: "Our vision is to nurture happy, confident individuals with a love for learning and for life. To build a school community where everyone cares for and respects themselves, each other and the wider world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Silkstone Primary School. Ours is a happy, caring school with an ethos that puts children at the heart (and soul) of all we do. Together, our dedicated staff team and whole school community have created a thriving school that enables all children to flourish as they develop a love for learning and for life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and running.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Silkstone Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Barnsley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Silkstone Primary School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Silkstone Primary School are Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School (0.8 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths); Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 96% reading, 83% maths); Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy (1.7 miles, Requires improvement, 59% reading, 82% maths); and Hoylandswaine Primary School (1.7 miles, 90% reading, 90% maths).

Silkstone Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Silkstone Common Rail Station, about 1070 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street/Barnsley Road (adjacent), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Silkstone Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Barnsley (121).

Silkstone Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.