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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
Goodgraded 05/10/2022Ages 5–11172 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Barnsley. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 172 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/10/2022, Royston St John Baptist CE Primary was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Royston St John Baptist CE Primary's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/10/2022. 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)57%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score104
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake27.8%
Free school meals27.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled71%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher27.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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