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Hoylandswaine Primary School

Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 7JJ, Barnsley


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
87
Capacity
150
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary

With 85% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out in the top 7% nationally for these outcomes. However, it is important to note that the school received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in June 2022, indicating significant areas for improvement. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 3% of schools, which may raise concerns for prospective parents.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 14 June 2022
Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.85%Top 7% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.20%Top 9% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British98.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Location
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53.54441, -1.60796 · S36 7JJ

School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150020
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Hoylandswaine Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Hoylandswaine Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.

Is Hoylandswaine Primary School a good school?

Hoylandswaine Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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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