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Parkside Primary Academy

Academy converter · Barnsley · S71 4QP

Ages 3–11 · 225 pupils · Barnsley

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

85%

Overall absence

5.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-04-23

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)85%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.8%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
2.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
188

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 fill86%

225 pupils · 262 places

Pupils on roll
225
Boys / girls
119 / 106
School capacity
262
Capacity fill
225 / 262 (86%)
Free school meals
28.3%
FSM pupils
58
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: PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
Academy trust
PIONEER ACADEMIES COMMUNITY TRUST (PACT)
Sponsor
Pioneer Academies Community Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Tiedemann

Location

Address
Midland Road, Royston
Postcode
S71 4QP
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, 225 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 28.3%.

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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    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM43.9%

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  • Summerfields Primary Academy

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    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM14.5%

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  • Carlton Primary Academy

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    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM19.1%

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  • Athersley North Primary School

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    • KS251%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM56.3%

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  • Laithes Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

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    • Absence5.8%
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  • Athersley South Primary School

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    • KS261%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM39.7%

    1.7 miles away

  • Cherry Dale Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM34.6%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Tiedemann
Telephone
01226722416
Website
www.parksideacademy.co.uk

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