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Upperwood Academy
Dartree Walk, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9NL, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.9 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
293
Capacity
252
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also noteworthy, with 83% recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 12 July 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School supports development
78%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.8%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.53812, -1.38787 · S73 9NL
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138615
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.upperwoodacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Upperwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Upperwood Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2016.
Is Upperwood Academy a good school?
Upperwood Academy scores 48.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Upperwood Academy?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Upperwood Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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