Carrfield Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Carrfield Primary Academy.

Rotherham, S638AL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
26.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 31.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 February 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Highgate Lane
Bolton-on-Dearne
Rotherham, S638AL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138702
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8AL
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
286
Free School Meals
38.5% (110 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
31.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 100.0
2023 103.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
286 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Proud to be Carrfield."

Curiosity Scholarship Tenacity

There is a daily act of collective worship; religious education is part of the curriculum; parents may withdraw.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Archery Fencing Touchball Baking Choir Art

Sports

Football

Facilities

Small playground Big playground Football cage Field

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science History Geography Art Music Design and Technology Computing Physical Education (PE) Religious Education (RE) Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club from 8:00am (free for FSM; charged for other pupils); arrivals by 8:10am for breakfast club; after-school clubs run until 4:15/4:30pm.

SEND Provision

Dedicated SENDCO is Mrs. Ashleigh Knapman.

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