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Brampton Cortonwood Infant School

Academy converter · Barnsley · S73 0XH

Ages 2–7 · 110 pupils · Rotherham

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

5.0%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-20

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.1%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
72

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

19

Places offered

19

1st-preference offers

19

Total preferences (any rank)
33
Preferred offers (top 3)
19
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

110 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
110
Boys / girls
58 / 52
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
110 / 150 (73%)
Free school meals
26.9%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
JAMES MONTGOMERY ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
James Montgomery Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa Lambert

Location

Address
Chapel Avenue, Brampton Bierlow
Postcode
S73 0XH
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Rotherham
District
Rotherham
Constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2–7, in Barnsley, Rotherham, 110 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 26.9%.

Open schools in Barnsley
80
Primary schools in Barnsley
64
Academies among open schools in Barnsley
74% (59)
Open schools in S73
10
Primary in S73
9
Open schools in Rotherham LA
128
Primary in Rotherham LA
96

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in BarnsleyNear S73

  • Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 6AN · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM21.2%
    • Demand0.97

    0.8 miles away

  • Highfield Farm Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 6NF · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM60.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.8 miles away

  • Wombwell Park Street Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S73 0HS · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM23.8%
    • Demand0.98

    0.8 miles away

  • Wath Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Rotherham · S63 6PY · Rotherham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Kings Oak Primary

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnsley · S73 8TX · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM32.6%

    1.3 miles away

  • Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Barnsley · S73 9LT · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM33.3%
    • Demand1.03

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa Lambert
Telephone
01226340044
Website
www.bramptoncortonwoodinfants.co.uk

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