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Upperwood Academy
Goodgraded 11/06/2025Ages 4–11293 pupils
Upperwood Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Barnsley. The school has around 293 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/06/2025, Upperwood Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Barnsley can view Upperwood Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Barnsley (S73 9NL), Upperwood Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 11/06/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)73%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake29.2%
Free school meals29.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.1%
Attendance94.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence15.3%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Barnsley
All schools in Barnsley →Outwood Primary Academy DarfieldGood · 0.4 miSt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miNetherwood AcademyGood · 0.6 miAll Saints Academy DarfieldRequires Improvement · 0.7 miWombwell Park Street Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miKings Oak PrimaryGood · 1.3 mi
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