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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Vicarage Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QY

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Church of England

Pupils

172

Ages

5-11

FSM

28.5%

Capacity

240

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

70.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

60.0%

RWM Combined

55.0%

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About Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 172 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Vicarage Lane, Barnsley, S71 4QY | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Royston St John Baptist CE Primary, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2022 — Good
Jan 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

What is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary's Ofsted rating?

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Royston St John Baptist CE Primary's latest exam results?

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Royston St John Baptist CE Primary located?

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 4QY).

How many pupils attend Royston St John Baptist CE Primary?

Royston St John Baptist CE Primary has around 172 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Royston St John Baptist CE Primary with other schools?

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