Worsbrough Common Primary School

A good academy converter school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Worsbrough Common Primary School.

Barnsley, S704EB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
30 April 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Bruce Avenue
Barnsley, S704EB

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147618
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bruce Avenue, Barnsley, S70 4EB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HCAT
Capacity
420 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
392
Free School Meals
40.4% (158 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.4% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
392 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Developing a respectful, responsible and resilient community. Empowering articulate, confident and independent individuals who have the skills and are ready for life long learning."

Spiritual Moral Social Cultural

Head Teacher's Message

I am Head of School at WCPS and I have worked here for over 10 years and have loved every minute! Prior to this I taught abroad in Dubai. I am passionate about reading and I have a slight addiction to buying children’s books!

Curriculum Highlights

Oracy is at the heart of learning and is developed across the whole curriculum. Accelerated Learning Cycle with robust assessment to ensure pupils know more and remember more. Knowledge-rich, practical, skill-based units designed by Subject and Curriculum Leaders. Gather, Skills, Apply approach to teaching writing. LIRA reading approach and structured reading trackers across year groups. Adaptive teaching and assessment to meet diverse needs and support all learners. Reflection time and opportunities for self- and peer-assessment to monitor progress.

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