Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

About Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School is a community school in Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 134 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barnsley →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

134 / 150 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Moorend Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 4QT

Phone

01226790471

Headteacher

S M Tabbner

Website

www.silkstonecommonji.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School?

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School is a community school in Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School have?

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School has 134 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2022).

How does Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

84% of pupils at Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School?

Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School is located at Moorend Lane, Barnsley, Barnsley, S75 4QT.