Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 1LD
10 simple reasons to choose Barugh Green Primary School
State primary school (community school) in Barugh Green, Barnsley.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Barugh Green Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Barnsley and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.8 pupils per class and 23.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school makes use of a creative/integrated curriculum for some subjects to promote cross curricular learning and learning skill development.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, a foreign language. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in rounders.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near Barugh Green Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Wakefield Independent School, Junior School (8.3 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School (8.4 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School (8.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Gawber Primary School (1 mile); Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School (2.5 miles); Cherry Dale Primary School (5.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Hope House School, Barnsley (2.7 miles); Wakefield Independent School (9.5 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School (9.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Penistone Grammar School (6.1 miles); Shelley College (7.6 miles); Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College (9.2 miles).