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Shawlands Primary School

Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL
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Shawlands Primary School
Barnsley, S70 6JL
323 Pupils
320 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
18.90% FSM %
169 Boys
154 Girls
About Shawlands Primary School

Shawlands Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 323 pupils on roll. School capacity: 320. Current headteacher: Claire Athorn.

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 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 Barnsley South
Ward Kingstone
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 10078940
URN 106564
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Anita Bailey Chair of Governors 07/07/2023 07/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Athorn Governor 08/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jenny Davis Governor 24/04/2024 23/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joshua Harvey Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kath Kelly Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amelia Marshall Governor 30/09/2022 29/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Newton Governor 12/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Stephens Governor 20/03/2022 19/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah White Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shawlands Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Shawlands Primary School has 323 pupils, with a capacity of 320.
Shawlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head of School at Shawlands Primary School is Mrs Claire Athorn.
Shawlands Primary School is at Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Shawlands Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shawlands Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Claire Athorn
Shaw Street, Barnsley, S70 6JL
01226287177
www.shawlandsprimaryschool.co.uk
Location
S70 6JL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 106564
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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