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Hoyland Common Primary School
Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0DJ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.8 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
398
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 66% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 47% of schools nationally. While the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 12%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is better than 58% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
White Other1.0%
Black African0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.49727, -1.46650 · S74 0DJ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140242
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Hoyland Common Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hoyland Common Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Hoyland Common Primary School a good school?
Hoyland Common Primary School scores 57.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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