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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 5–11163 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Barnsley. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 163 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)79%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake1.3%
Free school meals1.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled112%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher26.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence4.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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