Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Address: Shaw Street
Town/City: Barnsley
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S70 6JL
Telephone Number: 01226 281219
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Karen Dobson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 199 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.5%

Location and administration

URN: 106632
DfE Number: 370/3304
UKPRN: 10078691
UPRN: 10032789527
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley South (E14001075)
Electoral Ward: Kingstone (E05016577)
Diocese: RC07(Diocese of Hallam)

Easting & Northing: 433679E, 406016N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 1.22" N 1° 29' 34.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5WHG24+4Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Shawlands Primary School (0.0km)
  2. Joseph Locke Primary School (0.0km)
  3. Trinity Academy St. Edwards (0.6km)
  4. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley (0.7km)
  5. Barnsley College (0.7km)
  6. Horizon Community College (0.8km)
  7. Greenacre School (0.9km)
  8. Summer Lane Primary (1.0km)
  9. Queens Road Academy (1.4km)
  10. Worsbrough Common Primary School (1.5km)
Governors

  • Mrs Karen Dobson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Daniel Firth - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Father Damian Humphries - Governor. Appointed on 6 August 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 August 2029.
  • Mrs Farah McClean - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mr Martin McDonagh - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 June 2028.
  • Mrs Francine Preston - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 23 January 2023.
  • Mr Lee Redhead - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 January 2030.
  • Ms Rebekah Smith - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jolanta Walker - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 April 2030.