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Carrfield Primary Academy

Academy converter · Rotherham · S63 8AL

Ages 4–11 · 282 pupils · Barnsley

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

31%

Overall absence

7.1%

Admissions demand

0.77 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-07-09

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)31%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
100.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
100.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.5%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
257

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

0.77 · Often has places

1st preferences

27

Places offered

38

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
84
Preferred offers (top 3)
35
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 fill90%

282 pupils · 315 places

Pupils on roll
282
Boys / girls
144 / 138
School capacity
315
Capacity fill
282 / 315 (90%)
Free school meals
37.2%
FSM pupils
105
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Astrea Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Katie Adamski

Location

Address
Highgate Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne
Postcode
S63 8AL
Town
Rotherham
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley South
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 4–11, in Rotherham, Barnsley, 282 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 37.2%.

Open schools in Rotherham
102
Primary schools in Rotherham
76
Academies among open schools in Rotherham
77% (79)
Open schools in S63
18
Primary in S63
14
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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    • KS247%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM33.0%
    • Demand1.40

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    • KS266%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM44.6%
    • Demand0.85

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  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM27.0%
    • Demand1.63

    0.9 miles away

  • Goldthorpe Primary Academy

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM48.6%
    • Demand0.97

    1.0 miles away

  • Wath Victoria Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    • KS237%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM41.5%
    • Demand0.96

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  • Gooseacre Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM41.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

  • The Hill Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM55.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Katie Adamski
Telephone
01709893121
Website
www.astreacarrfield.org

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