Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy — Primary School in Barnsley

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Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

Barnsley, S75 3JS

117 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

18.80% FSM %

58 Boys

59 Girls

About Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 117 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Lee Swift.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

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	Penistone and Stocksbridge
Ward	Dodworth
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-01-2014
UKPRN	10044483
URN	140539
Data Last Updated	16-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Christina Roberts	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	30/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Karen Wood-Stones	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	N/A
Joy Bell	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Matthew Knox	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jenni Machin	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lee Swift	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.

How many pupils does Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy have?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy has 117 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy?

The Head at Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is Mr Lee Swift.

Where is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy located?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is at Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JS, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy currently open?

Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Head

Mr Lee Swift

Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JS

01226286514

dodworthstjohns.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140539

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026