A good academy converter school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Royston St John Baptist CE Primary.
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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 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Go and Do Likewise"
Royston St John Baptist CE Primary School is a Church of England primary school and a Christian community. The school aims to create a secure and happy environment for all, delights in learning, and aspires to high aspirations and broad experiences. It teaches pupils to love their neighbours as themselves and to stand up for what is right. The theological vision underpins the curriculum drivers of coherence, curiosity and challenge, and the school is guided by the values of compassion, forgiveness and love. The school operates within Enhance Academy Trust.
The school describes itself as inclusive and values every pupil. The SENCO is Mrs Catrina Brook. Work in all subject areas is differentiated to enable all children to succeed and make progress from their starting point. The SEND Information Report 2025 and SEND Policy 2025 are published for families seeking information about SEND provision.
Admission arrangements for 2026-27 and 2027-28 are published. Applications are to be made via Barnsley Council. The school participates in the Coordinated Scheme (2026-27). Mid-Year Applications for admission are managed online by Barnsley Council; if there is a space, a member of the school team will guide next steps. Contact details: Admissions Team, 01226 773677, [email protected].