Official figures · KS2
Schools in Barnsley by KS2 expected standard (RWM)
50 schools with a published KS2 expected standard (RWM) figure in Barnsley. Source: DfE school and college performance tables.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | KS2 expected standard (RWM) | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunningley Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 84% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 2 | Birdwell Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 82% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 3 | Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Primary · Community school | 81% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 4 | Silkstone Primary School Primary · Community school | 81% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 5 | Summerfields Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 81% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 6 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Primary · Academy converter | 80% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 7 | Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 79% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 8 | Lift Meadstead Primary · Academy sponsor led | 78% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 9 | Hoyland Common Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 78% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 10 | Mapplewell Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 78% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 11 | Kexborough Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 76% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 12 | Birkwood Primary School Primary · Community school | 75% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 13 | Athersley South Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 75% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 14 | Lift Shafton Primary · Academy sponsor led | 74% | 2023/24 | Improved significantly | |
| 15 | Laithes Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 74% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 16 | Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 74% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 17 | Springvale Primary School Primary · Community school | 73% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 18 | Gawber Primary School Primary · Community school | 73% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 19 | Upperwood Academy Primary · Academy converter | 73% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 20 | The Forest Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 73% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 21 | Churchfield Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 73% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 22 | Milefield Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 72% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 23 | Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary · Voluntary controlled school | 71% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 24 | Bank End Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 70% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 25 | Keresforth Primary School Primary · Community school | 67% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 26 | Parkside Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 67% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 27 | Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 66% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement | |
| 28 | Ward Green Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 66% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 29 | Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Primary · Academy sponsor led | 66% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 30 | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 65% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 31 | Worsbrough Common Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 65% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 32 | Wombwell Park Street Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 64% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 33 | Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 63% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 34 | Shawlands Primary School Primary · Community school | 62% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 35 | Sandhill Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 60% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 36 | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School All-through · Academy sponsor led | 60% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 37 | South Hiendley Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 59% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 38 | Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Primary · Academy sponsor led | 58% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 39 | High View Primary Learning Centre Primary · Academy converter | 57% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 40 | Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Primary · Academy converter | 57% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 41 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 56% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 42 | Carlton Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 56% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 43 | Oakhill Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 56% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 44 | Cherry Dale Primary School Primary · Community school | 55% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 45 | Queens Road Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 54% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 46 | Lift St Helen's Primary · Academy sponsor led | 53% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 47 | Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Primary · Academy sponsor led | 53% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 48 | Wellgate Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 53% | 2023/24 | Improved significantly | |
| 49 | Burton Road Primary School Primary · Community school | 49% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 50 | Joseph Locke Primary School Primary · Community school | 48% | 2023/24 | School remains Good |
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