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Hunningley Primary Academy
Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DT, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.9 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
423
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary academy excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 87% of students meeting the expected standard—placing it in the top 5% nationally. The strong LocaleIQ score of 96.9 indicates a supportive learning environment, making it a compelling choice for parents. However, only 15% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for further development in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other6.1%
Black African5.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.54138, -1.44372 · S70 3DT
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144037
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hunningley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hunningley Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hunningley Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Hunningley Primary Academy a good school?
Hunningley Primary Academy scores 96.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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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