Hunningley Primary Academy
Barnsley, S70 3DT · Barnsley · primary school
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3rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 1,948 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hunningley Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening, cooking, and choir clubs, participate in multi-sports, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Hunningley Primary Academy
Overview
Leaders maintain "the highest aspiration for every child," fostering an environment where pupils feel safe and are "ready to learn." The school delivers a "highly ambitious" curriculum with "absolute precision," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. Relationships are built on respect, creating a sense of safety in which pupils "thrive."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" with "absolute precision" in what pupils learn from Nursery to Year Six.
- There is a "strong culture of inclusivity," with exceptional support ensuring pupils with SEND access the curriculum alongside peers.
- Reading is taught through a "logical and sequenced approach," ensuring pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and high expectations of themselves, with bullying being "exceptionally rare."
- Personal development is enriched by opportunities for debate, learning about world faiths, and "careers education."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders creating a "strong culture of safeguarding" and ensuring staff are trained to identify concerns and report them in a "timely way."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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