Athersley South Primary School
Academy converter in Barnsley, Barnsley.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 3 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 306 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 280 |
| Free school meals | 39.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.athersleysouth-primary.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01226284223 |
| URN | 147717 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 16 October 2024, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Laithes Primary School (primary school, about 0.3 km)
- Athersley North Primary School (primary school, about 1.0 km)
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (all-through school, about 1.1 km)
- Wilthorpe Primary School (primary school, about 1.7 km)
- Burton Road Primary School (primary school, about 1.8 km)
- Lift St Helen's (primary school, about 1.9 km)
- Carlton Primary Academy (primary school, about 2.0 km)
- Mapplewell Primary School (primary school, about 2.0 km)
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