Open Other Primary Mixed

Birdwell Primary School

Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 5XB
Part of: HCAT (Multi-academy trust)
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Birdwell Primary School
Barnsley, S70 5XB
188 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.90% FSM %
82 Boys
106 Girls
About Birdwell Primary School

Birdwell 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 188 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Richard Swallow.

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 South
Ward Rockingham
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 HCAT
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2023
UKPRN 10091419
URN 149455
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (3)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Thomas Knowles Chair of Local Governing Body 25/01/2024 20/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Day Local Governor 05/05/2022 05/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Thompson Local Governor 22/11/2023 22/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birdwell Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Birdwell Primary School has 188 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Birdwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Birdwell Primary School is Mr Richard Swallow.
Birdwell Primary School is at Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XB, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Birdwell Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Birdwell Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Swallow
Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5XB
01226742957
www.birdwellprimary.co.uk
Location
S70 5XB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149455
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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