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Sandhill Primary School
Dearne Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 0EQ, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.8 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
245
Capacity
270
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for primary education. It achieves a 62% expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% of schools nationally. However, there are no pupils reaching the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more challenging academic environment.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2024Quality 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
Gypsy/Roma3.3%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.55164, -1.34827 · S72 0EQ
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141917
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sandhillprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sandhill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sandhill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2024.
Is Sandhill Primary School a good school?
Sandhill Primary School scores 36.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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