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Shawlands Primary School

Goodgraded 17/07/2024Ages 3–11323 pupilsDoes not apply
Barnsley, S70 6JL
Barnsley

Shawlands Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 323 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/07/2024, Shawlands Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Shawlands Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S70 6JL), Shawlands Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals20.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-27%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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