Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Westwood New Road
Tankersley
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 3DA
Phone 01226742357
Reference Number 106637

Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status from the previous inspection. Pupils display confidence and politeness, creating a warm environment for learning. They enjoy their education, and with leaders prioritizing welfare, most feel happy and safe. The ambitious curriculum is supported by dedicated staff, and pupils show an eagerness to learn. However, while the emphasis on Christianity is strong, there is a noted gap in pupils' understanding of faiths and cultures other than Christianity, which needs addressing to provide a more rounded educational experience.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 228
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 45.61%
Girls: 54.39%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 9.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 26.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 26.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 16 14 30
2 7 16 23
3 11 20 31
4 13 9 22
5 10 18 28
6 13 13 26

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92.5%
African 1.8%
Mixed, Other 1.8%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.9%
Unclassified 0.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 03 Jul 2023
Date Report
03 Jul 2023 School inspection
07 Mar 2018 Short inspection
18 Mar 2014 Full inspection:
04 Feb 2013 Curriculum and development visit
04 Jul 2011 Full inspection:
23 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
18 Apr 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils are confident and polite, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Leaders have developed an ambitious and engaging curriculum.
  • Teachers show good subject knowledge and adapt lessons to pupils' needs.
  • Pupils are well-behaved and demonstrate respect for peers and adults.
  • Strong focus on teaching reading, with effective phonics instruction.
  • Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children in early years make good progress and form positive relationships.
  • Strong commitment to mental health and well-being of staff and pupils.

Areas for Improvement

  • Pupils' understanding of faiths and cultures other than Christianity is less secure.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 81%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

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 108
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.7
Writing 0.6
Maths -1

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 15 0
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 2 1

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