
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is located in the rural village of Brierley, near Barnsley in South Yorkshire. As a local authority maintained voluntary controlled school, it caters to mixed-gender pupils ages 4 to 11. With a capacity for 210 students, the school currently enrolls 204 pupils, offering a near-full classroom experience. The school serves a diverse community, evidenced by the 22.5% of students eligible for free school meals, indicating a range of socio-economic backgrounds. Nestled in a community-focused environment, the school embodies its Church of England ethos, fostering a sense of community and shared values among students and staff alike.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
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