A good community school school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Summer Lane Primary.
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 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-5.0 per year)
Down -5.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Engage, Inspire, Thrive"
Developing close links with local churches.
Head of School James McClure welcomes visitors; emphasizes pupil voice and community links and invites meetings.
The Pupil Premium and Sports Premium allocations are used to provide targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and to improve PE and sport; funding is monitored and reported to governors; aims to ensure equality of access and close attainment gaps.
Reception PAN reduced from 45 to 30 from September 2026; oversubscription criteria: looked after children or previously looked after children; siblings; distance to school (nearest).