Laithes Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Laithes Primary School.

Barnsley, S713AF Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
22 March 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Laithes Lane
Smithies
Barnsley, S713AF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141974
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Laithes Lane, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 3AF
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
330
Free School Meals
59.6% (197 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.2% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
74.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 103.0 104.0

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
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
330 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

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.

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Laithes FC Lego Club KS2 Wellbeing Lunch Club KS1 Wellbeing Wednesday KS1 Board Game Club

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

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.

Admissions Criteria

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.

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