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Keresforth Primary School

Keresforth Road, Barnsley, S75 3NU
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Keresforth Primary School
Barnsley, S75 3NU
232 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
16.30% FSM %
118 Boys
114 Girls
About Keresforth Primary School

Keresforth Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools 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 232 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Vanessa D'Silva.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078937
URN 106582
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Jones Chair of Governors 31/03/2022 30/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julie Jones Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Rachel Bostwick Governor 15/06/2018 14/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vanessa D'Silva Governor 31/08/2017 30/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Louise Dodson Governor 29/04/2025 28/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Farrell Governor 05/09/2024 05/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Harry Goodliffe Governor 20/10/2018 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Mulrooney Governor 11/05/2018 10/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Mick Neal Governor 31/03/2022 11/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Wendy Prew Governor 21/11/2023 21/11/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Elizabeth Thompson Governor 04/02/2025 03/02/2028 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keresforth Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Keresforth Primary School has 232 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Keresforth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Keresforth Primary School is Mrs Vanessa D'Silva.
Keresforth Primary School is at Keresforth Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3NU, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Keresforth Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Keresforth Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa D'Silva
Keresforth Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3NU
01226284147
www.keresforthprimary.org.uk
Location
S75 3NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106582
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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