Is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 5 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 31st of 72 primary schools in Barnsley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Royston St John Baptist CE Primary's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at Royston St John Baptist CE Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?

Applications for Reception places at Royston St John Baptist CE Primary 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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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QY

Local ranking31st of 72 primary schools in Barnsley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 172
Boys: 83 (51%)
Girls: 79 (49%)
Capacity: 240 (68% full)
SEND: 16.9%
FSM Eligible: 29.1%
EAL: 3.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 15.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,541/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 94.2%
White Other: 2.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed Other: 0.6%

94.2%

White British

2.3%

White Other

1.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01226722011

r.steele@smat.org.uk

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Vicarage Lane

Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 142556
UKPRN: 10055178
Establishment No.: 3312
Trust: ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST

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