Upperwood Academy
Upperwood Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 4–11, in Barnsley, S73, in the Barnsley council area. It has 298 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (11 June 2025): Standards maintained.
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 11 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (12 July 2016) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 66 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 29 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 298 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.02% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.71% | 2024/25 |
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