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| Age Range | 4-11 years | 
| Gender | Mixed | 
| Type | Academy, Academy converter | 
| Religious Character | Church of England | 
| Local Authority | Barnsley | 
| Address | Stocks Lane, S75 2DF | 
| School Website | www.stmarysacademytrust.co.uk | 
| Telephone | 1226206422 | 
| URN | 137870 | 
| Total | 217 | 
| Girls/Boys | 111/106 | 
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.2%/48.8% | 
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.1% | 
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 25 | 
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.7% | 
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating | 
|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 | Good | 
| 19/02/2013 | Outstanding | 
| 24/10/2007 | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2024 | 
| Quality of Education | Good | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding | 
| Personal Development | Outstanding | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Inspection Date | 19/02/2013 | 
| Quality of Education | No Judgement | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement | 
| Personal Development | No Judgement | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding | 
| Inspection Date | 24/10/2007 | 
| Quality of Education | No Judgement | 
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement | 
| Personal Development | No Judgement | 
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good | 
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 
| Reading | 107 | 
| Maths | 108 | 
| Reading Progress | - | 
| Writing Progress | - | 
| Maths Progress | - | 
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67 | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 | 
| Reading | 105.0 | 
| Maths | 104.0 | 
| Reading Progress | -0.5 | 
| Writing Progress | 0.7 | 
| Maths Progress | -0.9 | 
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 
| Reading | 102.0 | 
| Maths | 105.0 | 
| Reading Progress | -2.3 | 
| Writing Progress | -2.1 | 
| Maths Progress | -0.6 | 
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score | 
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% | 
| Reading | 105 | 
| Maths | 105 | 
| Reading Progress | 0.3 | 
| Writing Progress | 2.3 | 
| Maths Progress | 1.2 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 | 
| As First Preference | 28 | 
| As second preference | 16 | 
| As third preference | 11 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 | 
| second preference offers | 3 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 | 
| As First Preference | 32 | 
| As second preference | 25 | 
| As third preference | 20 | 
| Total Offers Made | 31 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 | 
| second preference offers | 4 | 
| third preference offers | 2 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 | 
| As First Preference | 22 | 
| As second preference | 21 | 
| As third preference | 15 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 | 
| second preference offers | 6 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 | 
| As First Preference | 29 | 
| As second preference | 17 | 
| As third preference | 6 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 | 
| second preference offers | 3 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 | 
| As First Preference | 35 | 
| As second preference | 33 | 
| As third preference | 14 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 | 
| second preference offers | 2 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 | 
| As First Preference | 23 | 
| As second preference | 31 | 
| As third preference | 14 | 
| Total Offers Made | 29 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 | 
| second preference offers | 8 | 
| third preference offers | 1 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 | 
| As First Preference | 27 | 
| As second preference | 36 | 
| As third preference | 12 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 | 
| second preference offers | 5 | 
| third preference offers | 1 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 | 
| As First Preference | 36 | 
| As second preference | 28 | 
| As third preference | 15 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 | 
| As First Preference | 37 | 
| As second preference | 25 | 
| As third preference | 14 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 | 
| second preference offers | 1 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 | 
| As First Preference | 28 | 
| As second preference | 47 | 
| As third preference | 31 | 
| Total Offers Made | 30 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 | 
| second preference offers | 5 | 
| third preference offers | 0 | 
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% | 
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 | 
| As First Preference | 24 | 
| As second preference | 28 | 
| As third preference | 16 | 
| Total Offers Made | 28 | 
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 | 
| second preference offers | 3 | 
| third preference offers | 1 | 
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  82%  | 
| agree |  16%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  80%  | 
| agree |  20%  | 
| disagree |  0%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree |  69%  | 
| agree |  27%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree |  4%  | 
| agree |  2%  | 
| disagree |  6%  | 
| strongly disagree |  2%  | 
| don't know |  8%  | 
| not applicable |  78%  | 
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree |  67%  | 
| agree |  29%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree |  35%  | 
| agree |  16%  | 
| disagree |  8%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| not applicable |  41%  | 
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes |  20%  | 
| no |  80%  | 
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree |  60%  | 
| agree |  20%  | 
| disagree |  20%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| dont know | 0% | 
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree |  67%  | 
| agree |  22%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  8%  | 
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  71%  | 
| agree |  27%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree |  71%  | 
| agree |  27%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  0%  | 
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  73%  | 
| agree |  22%  | 
| disagree |  2%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree |  61%  | 
| agree |  29%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  2%  | 
| don't know |  4%  | 
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree |  67%  | 
| agree |  27%  | 
| disagree |  4%  | 
| strongly disagree |  0%  | 
| don't know |  2%  | 
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes |  98%  | 
| no |  2%  | 
| time period | 2023-24 | 
| white british ethnic origin |  67.4%  | 
| any other white background ethnic origin |  13%  | 
| indian ethnic origin |  6%  | 
| any other mixed background ethnic origin |  3.3%  | 
| african ethnic origin |  2.3%  | 
| any other black background ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin |  1.9%  | 
| white and asian ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| white and black african ethnic origin |  0.9%  | 
| time period | 2022-23 | 
| white british ethnic origin |  76.5%  | 
| any other white background ethnic origin |  11.1%  | 
| indian ethnic origin |  3.2%  | 
| any other black background ethnic origin |  1.8%  | 
| white and asian ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| african ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin |  1.4%  | 
| white and black african ethnic origin |  0.9%  | 
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