The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (116% 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 293
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Ange Brown (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dartree Walk, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOutwood Primary Academy Darfield
Primary · 714m away
Netherwood Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Saints Academy Darfield
Primary · 1.1km away
Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Kings Oak Primary
Primary · 2.1km away
The Gables School
Special school · 2.2km away
High View Primary Learning Centre
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Upperwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Upperwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upperwood Academy?
Upperwood Academy currently has 293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upperwood Academy take?
Upperwood Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upperwood Academy?
Upperwood Academy is in Barnsley, S73 9NL, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upperwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, Upperwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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