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Upperwood Academy

Details

Age Range4-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityBarnsley
AddressDartree Walk, S73 9NL
School Websitewww.upperwoodacademy.org
Telephone1226754336
URN138615

School Census

Total 306
Girls/Boys 144/162
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.1%/52.9%
% pupils where English not first language 2.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 89
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/07/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
12/07/2016 Good
07/11/2011 Good
Inspection Date 12/07/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 07/11/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
10 June 2025School inspectionView
11 February 2020School inspectionView
12 July 2016Full inspection: GoodView
04 September 2012Academy conversion letterView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard73%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10%
Reading105
Maths105
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard75
Pupils achieving at a higher standard11
Reading105.0
Maths105.0
Reading Progress-1.2
Writing Progress1.2
Maths Progress-0.2
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard89%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading106.0
Maths108.0
Reading Progress1.8
Writing Progress1.5
Maths Progress2.7
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard80%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8%
Reading106
Maths107
Reading Progress0.3
Writing Progress1.7
Maths Progress2.1

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.05%
Total Applications75
As First Preference46
As second preference21
As third preference8
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers44
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications61
As First Preference28
As second preference27
As third preference6
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers28
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications58
As First Preference40
As second preference16
As third preference2
Total Offers Made41
first preference offers40
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications59
As First Preference36
As second preference20
As third preference3
Total Offers Made39
first preference offers36
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference42
As second preference13
As third preference2
Total Offers Made44
first preference offers42
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.06%
Total Applications80
As First Preference51
As second preference22
As third preference7
Total Offers Made51
first preference offers48
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications56
As First Preference30
As second preference19
As third preference7
Total Offers Made32
first preference offers30
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications57
As First Preference39
As second preference15
As third preference3
Total Offers Made39
first preference offers39
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.18%
Total Applications88
As First Preference53
As second preference24
As third preference11
Total Offers Made45
first preference offers45
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications74
As First Preference42
As second preference25
As third preference7
Total Offers Made42
first preference offers42
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications90
As First Preference43
As second preference36
As third preference11
Total Offers Made44
first preference offers43
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
89.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
2%
white and asian ethnic origin
2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
84.6%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
2.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
white and asian ethnic origin
1%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1%

Nearby Schools

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

(0.40 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Snape Hill Road, , S73 9LT

All Saints Academy Darfield

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Street, , S73 9EU