Ward Green Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Vernon Road, S70 5HJ |
| School Website | www.wardgreenprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1226286510 |
| URN | 143431 |
School Census
| Total | 419 |
| Girls/Boys | 225/194 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.7%/46.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 21/11/2012 | Good |
| 29/09/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/09/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 103.0 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 3.7 |
| Maths Progress | 4.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 3.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 76 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| 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 | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
Worsbrough Common Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bruce Avenue, , S70 4EB