Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Barnsley, S74 0ER · Barnsley · primary school
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66th of 72 primary schools in Barnsley we can score, 77 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.5/10 against 1,001 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hoyland Springwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join baking, colouring, craft, and cookery clubs, participate in indoor sports, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 159 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the indoor sports sessions? How does the school ensure the breakfast club is accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Hoyland Springwood Primary School
Overview
Hoyland Springwood Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place "full of opportunities" where "relationships are the cornerstone of everything the school does." Pupils are happy, respectful, and enjoy learning within a calm atmosphere, supported by skilled staff and high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- The school provides an "ambitious, well-mapped broad, exciting and far-reaching curriculum" with no restrictions on pupils’ learning.
- Staff offer "top class" support for early reading, including QR code slips for home access and targeted help for those with needs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support from an on-site specially resourced provision.
- There is a strong sense of community, with pupils demonstrating kindness, strong friendships, and confidence in their future achievements.
- Leaders and staff benefit from a "wealth of professional development support" and a positive working relationship with the trust.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the taught curriculum allows opportunities to "secure greater depth in pupils’ knowledge," as deeper concepts are not yet securely learned.
- Leaders should provide more writing opportunities across the curriculum to help pupils practise and embed skills, as some struggle to write with fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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