Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Shaw Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 6JL |
| Phone | 01226281219 |
| Reference Number | 106632 |
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. The school fosters a positive atmosphere where pupils are eager to learn, behave well, and enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities. The leadership team has high aspirations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which has contributed to the improvements in achievement, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. While the curriculum is well-developed in core subjects, some foundation subjects require further enhancements to ensure coherency and precision in learning objectives.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.34%
Girls: 52.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 5 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 35.3% |
| White, Other | 30.9% |
| Indian | 11.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.7% |
| African | 6.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management with high aspirations for all pupils.
- Positive behavior and attitudes among students.
- Effective support for weaker readers and solid phonics programme.
- Engagement in extracurricular activities and leadership roles by pupils.
- High staff morale and support from senior leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans in some foundation subjects lack coherence.
- Targets for pupils with SEND are not always precise.
- Persistent absenteeism remains a concern.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 1.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Shawlands Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
0.03 miles |
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Joseph Locke Primary School
Shaw Street, Joseph Locke Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
0.03 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DF |
0.4 miles |
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Summer Lane Primary
Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BB |
0.59 miles |
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Queens Road Academy
Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AR |
0.85 miles |
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Worsbrough Common Primary School
Bruce Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4EB |
0.92 miles |
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TS |
0.93 miles |
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Gawber Primary School
Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2RJ |
1.07 miles |
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Keresforth Primary School
Keresforth Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3NU |
1.14 miles |
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Wilthorpe Primary School
Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1EG |
1.19 miles |
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Ward Green Primary School
Vernon Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5HJ |
1.28 miles |
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Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3JS |
1.33 miles |
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Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, Burton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AA |
1.36 miles |
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The Forest Academy
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG |
1.6 miles |
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The Mill Academy
Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EP |
1.65 miles |
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Bank End Primary Academy
Underwood Avenue, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4AZ |
1.77 miles |
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Athersley South Primary School
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP |
2.03 miles |
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Barugh Green Primary School
Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1LD |
2.03 miles |
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Hunningley Primary Academy
Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DT |
2.11 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RG |
2.12 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP |
0.35 miles |
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Barnsley College
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW |
0.46 miles |
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Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD |
0.47 miles |
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Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG |
0.55 miles |
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Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL |
1.88 miles |
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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET |
2.06 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY |
2.08 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
2.4 miles |
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Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
3.19 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
3.22 miles |
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Kirk Balk Academy
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9HX |
3.79 miles |
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Park House School
Wentworth Way, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, S75 3DH |
3.98 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE |
4.12 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
4.48 miles |