Queens Road Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Queens Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1AR |
| Phone | 01226737010 |
| Reference Number | 139230 |
Queens Road Academy remains a good school, demonstrating continued progress since its last inspection in 2017. The school is praised for its caring relationships among staff and pupils, and for fostering a positive learning environment where pupils feel happy and safe. With a well-planned curriculum and high expectations for academic achievement, pupils are well prepared for their futures. Strong leadership has also been highlighted, particularly in how leaders engage with safeguarding practices and improve the educational experience for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 5 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.4% |
| White, Other | 27.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong caring relationships between staff and pupils.
- A well-planned curriculum that fosters academic achievement.
- Effective communication with parents and caregivers.
- High focus on safeguarding and pupil well-being.
- Pupils are well prepared for their futures beyond the curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on teaching reading and phonics.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent attendance among some pupils affecting their learning.
- Assessment systems in development for some wider curriculum subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -0.5 | ||
| Writing | 3 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Oakhill Primary Academy
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Horizon Community College
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Springwell Special Academy
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1.78 miles |
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