The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mr Aiden Tallant (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Meadows Primary School
Primary · 810m away
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Kirk Balk Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Birdwell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Park House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hoyland Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hoyland Common Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hoyland Common Primary School?
Hoyland Common Primary School currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hoyland Common Primary School take?
Hoyland Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hoyland Common Primary School?
Hoyland Common Primary School is in Barnsley, S74 0DJ, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hoyland Common Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hoyland Common Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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