Shawlands Primary School is a community school located in Barnsley, within the Barnsley local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 323 pupils on roll with space for 320, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 16 July 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.