Open Other Primary Mixed

Athersley South Primary School

Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 3TP
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Athersley South Primary School
Barnsley, S71 3TP
307 Pupils
280 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
39.60% FSM %
162 Boys
145 Girls
About Athersley South Primary School

Athersley South Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnsley, Barnsley, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 307 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Emma Sanderson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley North
Ward St Helens
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2020
UKPRN 10086289
URN 147717
Data Last Updated 08-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kathleen Bostwick Chair of Local Governing Body 17/06/2019 16/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Beech Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jacques Chery Local Governor 05/02/2025 04/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Hollie Millington Local Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Nock Local Governor 27/09/2018 26/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Popplestone Local Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Sanderson Local Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Jodie Stanley Local Governor 12/01/2026 11/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Neil Wright Local Governor 21/10/2019 21/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
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0.25 km • Barnsley
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Waterton Newstead Academy
0.97 km • Barnsley
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Athersley North Primary School
0.97 km • Barnsley
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Springwell Special Academy
1.04 km • Barnsley
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Springwell Alternative Academy
1.05 km • Barnsley
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
1.07 km • Barnsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Athersley South Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Athersley South Primary School has 307 pupils, with a capacity of 280.
Athersley South Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Joint Headteacher at Athersley South Primary School is Mrs Emma Sanderson.
Athersley South Primary School is at Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 3TP, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Athersley South Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Athersley South Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Joint Headteacher
Mrs Emma Sanderson
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 3TP
01226284223
www.athersleysouth-primary.co.uk
Location
S71 3TP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147717
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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