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Where is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy located?

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, S74 8HS.

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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is a primary academy in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy has 53% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 94 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.9%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected53%Attendance93.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 94 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 53/100

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Air quality52/100

Transport access35/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

At Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

67% met the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths.

Attendance at Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is 14.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy has 94 pupils on roll.

18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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