# Bank End Primary Academy — Barnsley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs F A Bettison

## Contact

- **Address:** Underwood Avenue, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4AZ
- **Phone:** 01226 282549
- **Website:** https://www.bankend.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnsley/bank-end-primary-academy-18340

## About

Bank End Primary Academy is a friendly, happy place where everyone is valued and recognised as an individual in our family. We believe that everyone has the ability to be successful when nurtured and supported and that our similarities and differences are things we celebrate with pride. We strive to make learning exciting, stimulating, and fun giving our children a real thirst for knowledge, a belief that anything is possible and strong foundations from which they can build their future lives upon.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic school with caring staff: We've been at Bank End for a couple of years now and have been thoroughly impressed with the way the teachers and support staff care for our daughter. The 'Respect, Confidence, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Ambition, and Determination' values really shine through. We love the clubs and activities on offer too! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some positives and areas for improvement: We've had a mixed experience at Bank End. On the one hand, our child loves the 'Bank End's Got Talent' show and has made some good friends. However, we've noticed that the school sometimes struggles to meet individual needs and there can be a lack of communication with parents. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Our child's confidence has grown so much: My son has thrived since joining Bank End. He's made some wonderful friends and the teachers have really helped him to build his confidence. We appreciate the regular updates and opportunities to get involved with school life. *(Dec 2021)*
- **4/5** — Bank End helped my child succeed: Our daughter attended Bank End for a few years and we were always impressed with the support she received. The teachers were knowledgeable and the facilities were well-maintained. We're grateful for the opportunities she had while at the school. *(Jun 2020)*

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