Joseph Locke Primary School
Community school
Barnsley, S70 6JL
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 50% in England
46 of 73 in Barnsley
Pupils
449
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
4.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 65% | 48% | 75% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 6% | 13% | |
| Reading | 82% | 61% | 79% | |
| Writing | 80% | 81% | 86% | |
| Maths | 76% | 63% | 80% |
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School · 0.0 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- Shawlands Primary School · 0.0 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 40% in England
- Summer Lane Primary · 0.6 mi · Not judged
- Queens Road Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Top 26% in England
Best primary schools in Barnsley · Best primary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Joseph Locke Primary School is in Barnsley Town & Park Road (typical home £130,000, crime very high).
What is Joseph Locke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Locke Primary School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Joseph Locke Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Joseph Locke Primary School is in the bottom 50% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.