A good academy sponsor led school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Laithes Primary School.
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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 | 106.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
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Improving trend (+4.0 per year)
Up 4.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
Religious Education is taught discreetly through the scheme ‘Discovery RE’. It covers Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and Christianity. Every year group must attend a religious visit once per year to expose pupils to different religious views, festivals, culture and spirituality.
Welcome to Laithes Primary School. We are a caring and inclusive community that places every child at the centre of learning, joined the Every Child Matters Multi Academy Trust in April 2020, and are committed to positive wellbeing, resilience and partnership with parents. Headteacher: Mrs Georgina Fletcher.
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Laithes Primary SEND information report 2025 can be accessed here (ecm_send_information_report_-_laithes_school_sep_2025.pdf). The school complies with the Barnsley Local Authority core offer and SEND Code of Practice.
Laithes Admission Arrangements 2025-26 and 2026-27. Online applications available; for primary start in September 2025, apply by 15 January 2025. Parents can apply online and may include up to three schools. Contact details and guidance for paper forms are provided; subject to Barnsley admissions guidance.