The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Horton-Hale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Hunningley Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Hunningley Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hunningley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hunningley Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hunningley Primary Academy?
Hunningley Primary Academy currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hunningley Primary Academy take?
Hunningley Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hunningley Primary Academy?
Hunningley Primary Academy is in Barnsley, S70 3DT, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hunningley Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hunningley Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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