Is Shawlands Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 22nd of 72 primary schools in Barnsley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shawlands Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Shawlands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shawlands Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shawlands Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shawlands Primary School

Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL

Local ranking22nd of 72 primary schools in Barnsley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

320

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 44

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 323
Boys: 159 (51%)
Girls: 152 (49%)
Capacity: 320 (97% full)
SEND: 15.2%
FSM Eligible: 20.3%
EAL: 17.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.3%
SEN Support: 10.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,179/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 77.1%
White Other: 10.2%
Black African: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.2%
Other: 0.9%
White Irish: 0.6%

77.1%

White British

10.2%

White Other

3.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01226287177

office@shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk

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Shaw Street

Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 106564
UKPRN: 10078940
Establishment No.: 2024

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