How many pupils does Birdwell Primary School have?

Birdwell Primary School has 188 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Birdwell Primary School?

The headteacher of Birdwell Primary School is Richard Swallow.

What type of school is Birdwell Primary School?

Birdwell Primary School is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Birdwell Primary School in?

Birdwell Primary School is in the Barnsley local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Birdwell Primary School

Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5XB

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 13 December 2022). Last inspected 20 January 2026.

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188

Pupils

22.9%

Free school meals

1 April 2023

Opened

About this school

Birdwell Primary School is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The school has 188 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 13 December 2022). Last inspected 20 January 2026. The Headteacher is Richard Swallow. The school is administered by Barnsley local authority. It belongs to HCAT. It opened in 1 April 2023.

School details

Headteacher: Richard Swallow
Trust: HCAT
Local authority: Barnsley
Gender: Mixed
URN: 149455

Contact

01226742957 diane.sykes@hcacademytrust.education Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Birdwell Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Barnsley). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

85%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

19%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →