Open Other Primary Mixed

Barugh Green Primary School

Higham Common Road, Barnsley, S75 1LD
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Barugh Green Primary School
Barnsley, S75 1LD
281 Pupils
315 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.60% FSM %
165 Boys
116 Girls
About Barugh Green Primary School

Barugh Green Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Barnsley, Barnsley, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 281 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Joe Woffinden.

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 Darton West
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-06-2024
UKPRN 10094318
URN 150517
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Matthew Bell Chair of Local Governing Body 27/04/2024 17/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Lister Chair of Local Governing Body 18/11/2025 10/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Bell Local Governor 18/11/2025 26/04/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Joanne Burton Local Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Duckering Local Governor 16/04/2024 15/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Gordon Local Governor 04/02/2025 03/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Suzanne Laverack Local Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Gemma Lister Local Governor 11/07/2022 17/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna MacMillan Local Governor 27/05/2022 26/05/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Laura Thwaites Local Governor 10/07/2023 09/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew White Local Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joe Woffinden Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
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1.55 km • Barnsley
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2.02 km • Barnsley
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2.14 km • Barnsley
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Darton Primary School
2.21 km • Barnsley South
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2.43 km • Barnsley
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barugh Green Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Barugh Green Primary School has 281 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Barugh Green Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barugh Green Primary School is Mr Joe Woffinden.
Barugh Green Primary School is at Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1LD, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Barugh Green Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barugh Green Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joe Woffinden
Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1LD
01226383800
www.barughgreenprimary.co.uk
Location
S75 1LD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150517
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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