A outstanding community school school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cherry Dale Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.0 per year)
Down -1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Learn Blossom Flourish"
Autumn 2025: Headteacher Karen Brown welcomes the school community, emphasises the Learn Blossom Flourish motto, celebrates improvements to the school environment (new library, mural, improved intervention spaces) and reiterates expectations for reading, homework and attendance; invites questions through class teachers.
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Breakfast Club available at no cost for pupil premium pupils. After School Clubs run during Autumn Term 2025; example activities include Grassroots for Years 3–6; events listed such as Halloween Bingo Night 2024 and Christmas activities.
Inclusion Team led by SENDCO Mrs Hedley provides SEND support with an assessment-plan-do-review approach. Provision includes Precision Teach, Play therapy, Nurture sessions, bespoke timetables and sessions, 1:1 and small group sessions, speech and language programs, support for ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, care plans, and access to a sensory area.
Applications to Cherry Dale are made through Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council’s coordinated admissions process. Applications online. The deadline for September 2026 entry is 15th January 2026. The Council also has an informative guide for parents. See admissions arrangements for 2026/27.
School meals cost £2.89 per day. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils can receive free school meals. Milk is free for under-5s or those eligible for free meals. Parents must pay cash in advance for school meals; debt policy applies.