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Kexborough Primary School

Academy converter · Barnsley · S75 5EF

Ages 3–11 · 187 pupils · Barnsley

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

59%

Overall absence

6.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-06-08

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)59%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.7%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
166

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill89%

187 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
187
Boys / girls
96 / 91
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
187 / 210 (89%)
Free school meals
25%
FSM pupils
44
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

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: EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Every Child Matters Academy Trust
Headteacher
Miss Jane Mackay

Location

Address
Ballfield Lane, Kexborough
Postcode
S75 5EF
Town
Barnsley
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Barnsley
District
Barnsley
Constituency
Barnsley North
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 3–11, in Barnsley, Barnsley, 187 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 25%.

Open schools in Barnsley
80
Primary schools in Barnsley
64
Academies among open schools in Barnsley
74% (59)
Open schools in S75
17
Primary in S75
15
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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  • Darton Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.6%

    1.0 miles away

  • Wellgate Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

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    Barnsley · S75 6HR · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.0%

    1.8 miles away

  • Mapplewell Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Barnsley · S75 6BB · Barnsley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.4%

    2.0 miles away

  • Gawber Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Barnsley · S75 2RJ · Barnsley

    Ages 5–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence3.7%

    2.2 miles away

  • Wilthorpe Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    2.5 miles away

  • Kaye's Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Huddersfield · HD8 9LZ · Kirklees

    Ages 3–10

    • Absence4.2%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Jane Mackay
Telephone
01226382288
Website
www.kexborough-primary.co.uk

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