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Athersley South Primary School

Academy converter · Barnsley · S71 3TP

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

306

Local authority

Barnsley

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 306 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 39.7%.

Open schools in Barnsley
80
Primary schools in Barnsley
64
Academies among open schools in Barnsley
74% (59)
Open schools in S71
18
Primary in S71
13
Open schools in Barnsley LA
96
Primary in Barnsley LA
77

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147717

Location

Address
Wakefield Road, Smithies
Postcode
S71 3TP
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
306
Boys / girls
156 / 150
School capacity
280
Capacity fill
306 / 280 (109%)
Free school meals
39.7%
FSM pupils
114
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Every Child Matters Academy Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lynsey Whalley
Telephone
01226284223
Website
www.athersleysouth-primary.co.uk

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