Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Beech Close, S72 9EJ |
| School Website | https://www.brierleyschool.com |
| Telephone | 1226711332 |
| URN | 106629 |
School Census
| Total | 209 |
| Girls/Boys | 108/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.7%/48.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 42 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Good |
| 09/10/2013 | Outstanding |
| 16/10/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 June 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 09 October 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 10 March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 16 October 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 December 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 November 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 108.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 3.2 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -4.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.86% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 51 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 59 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 23% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |