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Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JS

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Barnsley where 59% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

117

Ages

3-11

FSM

18.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

59.0%

Writing

82.0%

Maths

82.0%

RWM Combined

59.0%

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About Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 117 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Barnsley Road, Barnsley, S75 3JS | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
May 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Oct 2021 — Inadequate
Jan 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

What is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 59% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy located?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 3JS).

How many pupils attend Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy has around 117 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy with other schools?

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