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Ward Green Primary School

Vernon Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, S70 5HJ

A Good-rated primary school in Barnsley where 63% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

397

Ages

3-11

FSM

31.4%

Capacity

367

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

68.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

72.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About Ward Green Primary School

Ward Green Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 57% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 397 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 5HJ | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ward Green Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Nov 2012 — Good (predecessor: Ward Green Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ward Green Primary School

What is Ward Green Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ward Green Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Ward Green Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 57% of parents would recommend Ward Green Primary School.

What are Ward Green Primary School's latest exam results?

Ward Green Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ward Green Primary School located?

Ward Green Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 5HJ).

How many pupils attend Ward Green Primary School?

Ward Green Primary School has around 397 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ward Green Primary School with other schools?

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