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Athersley North Primary School

Goodgraded 24/05/2022Ages 3–11289 pupils
Barnsley, S71 3NB
Barnsley

Athersley North Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 289 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/05/2022, Athersley North Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Athersley North Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S71 3NB), Athersley North 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.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 24/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 225%
Expected standard (RWM)25%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score99
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake54.8%
Free school meals54.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.0%
Attendance93.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher18.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.8%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in BarnsleySee the full area report for S71 3NB