Birdwell Primary School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 4–11 · Barnsley
Birdwell Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 4–11 (academy converter).
Key facts
- Address
- Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XB
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Barnsley
- Pupils on roll
- 191 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 20.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 20 January 2026
Strengths
- “There is a warm and friendly environment at Birdwell Primary School.”
- “The corridors are filled with inspiring artwork, high-quality and inviting books and displays that celebrate pupils’ achievements.”
- “All staff demonstrate high expectations of pupils in every aspect of school life.”
To improve
- “Occasionally, staff do not ensure that children make use of some areas of the provision.”
- “This means children miss opportunities to deepen their learning.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 6 March 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 85% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 30 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 30 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Barnsley.
- Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Hoyland Common Primary School 0.9 mi Good
- West Meadows Primary School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Hoyland Springwood Primary School 1.7 mi School remains Good
- The Mill Academy 1.8 mi School remains Good
- Ward Green Primary School 1.8 mi Not judged
- Jump Primary Academy 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published