Upperwood Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dartree Walk Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9NL |
| Phone | 01226754336 |
| Reference Number | 138615 |
Upperwood Academy has demonstrated effective action to sustain the standards previously established. The school has cultivated a positive environment where pupils feel safe and happy, exhibiting warm relationships with staff and clear behavioural expectations. The ambitious curriculum and rich personal development experiences help pupils to prepare well for their future stages of education. This ungraded inspection follows a 'good' grade received previously, suggesting maintenance of quality despite recent challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 293 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.88%
Girls: 48.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 3 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 4 | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 6 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.8% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Darfield Upperwood Primary School | |
| 07 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- An ambitious new curriculum that supports knowledge retention.
- Effective reading support and interventions for pupils.
- High-quality early years education that prepares children well.
- Well-designed personal, social, and health education programs.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with ongoing improvements.
Areas for Improvement
- Some lesson activities lack clear purpose, affecting pupil achievement.
- Adaptations for SEND pupils occasionally fall short of effectiveness.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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