Keresforth Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Keresforth Primary School
Address: Keresforth Road, Dodworth
Town/City: Barnsley
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S75 3NU
Telephone Number: 01226 284147
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Vanessa D'Silva
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 224 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16%

Location and administration

URN: 106582
DfE Number: 370/2066
UKPRN: 10078937
UPRN: 200001107453
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge (E14001423)
Electoral Ward: Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley (E05016575)

Easting & Northing: 432197E, 404935N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 32' 26.58" N 1° 30' 55.77" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGFRM+7R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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