Birkwood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Darfield Road Cudworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 8HG |
| Phone | 01226710447 |
| Reference Number | 106620 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 393 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.62%
Girls: 50.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| 2 | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 4 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| 5 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 6 | 25 | 23 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2014-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-31 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Churchfield Primary School
Snydale Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8JR |
0.61 miles |
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Milefield Primary School
Milefield Lane, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7BH |
1.04 miles |
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Cherry Dale Primary School
Royston Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8AA |
1.05 miles |
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Ladywood Primary School
Nancy Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 7JX |
1.53 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RG |
1.58 miles |
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St Helen's Primary Academy
St Helen's Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2PS |
1.59 miles |
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Shafton Primary Academy
High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8QA |
1.59 miles |
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Carlton Primary Academy
Fish Dam Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3HF |
1.89 miles |
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Oakhill Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AG |
1.93 miles |
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Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beech Close, Brierley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 9EJ |
2.2 miles |
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Upperwood Academy
Dartree Walk, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9NL |
2.29 miles |
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Hunningley Primary Academy
Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DT |
2.37 miles |
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Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AA |
2.42 miles |
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QY |
2.61 miles |
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The Forest Academy
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG |
2.7 miles |
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Parkside Primary Academy
Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4QP |
2.71 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9LT |
2.73 miles |
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Athersley South Primary School
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP |
2.74 miles |
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Sandhill Primary School
Dearne Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 0EQ |
2.76 miles |
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All Saints Academy Darfield
School Street, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9EU |
2.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
1.27 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
2.09 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
2.12 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY |
2.13 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE |
2.66 miles |
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Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL |
2.88 miles |
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Barnsley College
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW |
3.24 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
3.55 miles |
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The Robert Ogden School
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG |
3.67 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP |
4 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
4.08 miles |
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Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD |
4.11 miles |
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Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG |
4.18 miles |
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Kirk Balk Academy
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9HX |
4.94 miles |