| Religion | Church of England |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mrs P Hilling-Smith |
| Location | Barnsley Road Dodworth Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3JS England |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Website | School website |
Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary School is a 'voluntary aided school' in Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.
It is a 'voluntary aided school', which means the school is established by an organisation other than the Local Education Authority (LEA), in this case the Church of England. This gave the school specific rights and responsibilities which differ from those of non-aided schools. In particular, the school staff are appointed and employed by the governors rather than the LEA, with just over half of the governors themselves appointed by the Church of England Diocesan Board of Education and Dodworth Parochial Church Council.
The school decides on their own admission arrangements and can give special emphasis to a Christian religious education, while not forgetting the importance of providing pupils with a broad understanding of the world and its peoples. The school foster close links with various Christian churches and denominations, which are represented by the Governing Body.
The running costs of the school are met by the LEA and are funded in the usual way out of income tax and the council charge. However, the school buildings themselves belong to the Church of England and the governors are responsible for meeting the costs of any repairs or improvements that are carried out.