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Lift Meadstead
Ages 3–11210 pupils
Lift Meadstead is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 210 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Lift Meadstead's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S71 4JS), Lift Meadstead 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 & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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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)78%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)4%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score103
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake40.5%
Free school meals40.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled91%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.8
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Summerfields Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miParkside Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miRoyston St John Baptist CE PrimaryGood · 0.4 miOutwood Academy CarltonGood · 0.8 miCarlton Primary AcademyGood · 1.1 miHoly Trinity Catholic and Church of England School1.4 mi
See the full area report for S71 4JS →