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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mapplewell Primary School (75.5)
- Gawber Primary School (74.4)
- Birkwood Primary School (70.8)
- High View Primary Learning Centre (70.2)
- Hoyland Common Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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