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Athersley South Primary School
Barnsley·Yorkshire and the Humber·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-ed
Athersley South Primary School 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, Athersley South Primary School has 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 10.9%, 34% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.4%.
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At Athersley South Primary School, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
83% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.
Athersley South Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Athersley South Primary School is 10.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
145/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
66/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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75%
Meeting Expected Standard
Combined reading, writing and maths
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.