Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

About Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Sheffield, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 204 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barnsley →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

204 / 210 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 July 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

Halifax Road, Sheffield, Barnsley, S35 7AL

Phone

01142883300

Headteacher

D Jordan

Website

http://thurgolandprimary.org

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?

Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Sheffield, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School have?

Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School has 204 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 July 2022).

How does Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

87% of pupils at Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School?

Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is located at Halifax Road, Sheffield, Barnsley, S35 7AL.