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Best 3 Primary schools in Barnsley – comparison

Comparison of primary schools: Gawber Primary School (Primary) in Barnsley; Hunningley Primary Academy (Primary) in Barnsley; The Forest Academy (Primary) in Barnsley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Gawber Primary School, Hunningley Primary Academy and The Forest Academy. They are primary phase and community school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Gawber Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Gawber Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 25–30%, range 5–10%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as UNITED LEARNING TRUST and WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.

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Gawber Primary School
S75 2RJ
Phase / Type
Primary • Community school
Location
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2RJ
Ofsted
1 9 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Barnsley (370)
Website
www.gawberprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone
01226289728
Hunningley Primary Academy
S70 3DT
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy converter
Location
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3DT
Ofsted
1 15 May 2023
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website
www.hunningley.org.uk
Telephone
01226284867
The Forest Academy
S70 3NG
Phase / Type
Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3NG
Ofsted
1 20 Mar 2023
Pupils
≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Website
www.theforest-academy.co.uk
Telephone
01226284719
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How are these comparisons built?
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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