PrimaryData as of May 2026

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

207

Ages

3-11

FSM

17.5%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

77.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Nov 2019 — Good
Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are Holy Rood Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School located?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 6JL).

How many pupils attend Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Holy Rood Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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