Athersley North Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley, S71 3NB
Headteacher · Miss Kirsty Wordsworth
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Key facts
Pupils290Capacity 280
OfstedReport cardInspected 19 May 2026
Free school meals56.3%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 19 May 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Barnsley council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in BarnsleyNearby schools for the same ages
- Laithes Primary School0.5 mi
- Athersley South Primary School0.6 mi
- Mapplewell Primary School0.7 mi
- Wellgate Primary School1.0 mi
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School1.1 mi