PrimaryData as of May 2026

Lift St Helen's

St Helen's Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2PS

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

206

Ages

3-11

FSM

39.1%

Capacity

280

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

72.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

62.0%

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About Lift St Helen's

Lift St Helen's is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 206 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Helen's Way, Barnsley, S71 2PS | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lift St Helen's, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2024 — Good
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lift St Helen's

What is Lift St Helen's's Ofsted rating?

Lift St Helen's received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Lift St Helen's's latest exam results?

Lift St Helen's: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Lift St Helen's located?

Lift St Helen's is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 2PS).

How many pupils attend Lift St Helen's?

Lift St Helen's has around 206 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Lift St Helen's with other schools?

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