A good academy sponsor led school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queens Road Academy.
Overall school rating
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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 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 102.0 |
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Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Be Kind, Aim High, Discover."
Executive Headteacher welcomes visitors to Queens Road Academy and emphasises a proud, inclusive community where children are at the heart of every decision. The message highlights an engaging curriculum, high aspirations, mutual respect, a calm and stimulating environment, and strong partnership with families to support lifelong learning.
Queens Road Academy describes a whole-centred SEND approach with early identification and a graduated response (Assess, Plan, Do, Review). The SENDCo leads provision, with targets set in individual plans and, where required, involvement of outside agencies. The school may access Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments if needed, and may allocate resources to support provision up to £6000; details include EHCPs and potential top-up funding, accessibility features (wheelchair ramps and lifts), transitional support, and secure record-keeping.
The admissions criteria should not discriminate against pupils with SEND. Applications from parents of children who have SEN but do not have an EHC plan must be considered as part of normal admissions Procedures; the school must not refuse to admit a child who has SEN but does not have an EHC plan, nor refuse admission on grounds related to disability.