Upperwood Academy

URN: 138615 • Barnsley S73 9NL

Overview

Name
Upperwood Academy
URN
138615
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
HCAT
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ange Brown (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01226754336
Website
Visit
Address
Dartree Walk, Barnsley S73 9NL

Summary

Upperwood Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Barnsley, serving 293 pupils with a capacity of 252. The school prioritises a caring and inclusive environment, focusing on developing academic excellence, physical well-being, social confidence, and a desire for improvement. The curriculum is designed to ensure that children not only learn effectively but also retain knowledge, preparing them for future educational phases.

The school places significant emphasis on traditional values such as hard work and good behaviour. Pupils engage actively in lessons, demonstrating enthusiasm and focus, which contributes to their strong performance in national assessments. Upperwood Academy also offers a comprehensive Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum, promoting mental health awareness and personal safety.

In addition to academic support, Upperwood Academy provides wrap-around care with a Breakfast Club and after-school activities until 4:30 PM. The school fosters a sense of community through weekly assemblies and various extracurricular opportunities, reinforcing its commitment to the social, spiritual, and emotional development of its pupils.

Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HCAT
Capacity
252
Pupils
293
Boys
152
Girls
141
FSM %
32.80
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 293 152 141 252 32.80
2024-09-11 296 161 135 252 31.10
2023-09-11 302 158 144 252 26.80
2022-09-11 302 158 144 252 26.80
2021-09-11 310 162 148 252 25.50
2020-09-11 316 169 147 252 22.20

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