Sandhill Primary School
Academy converter
Barnsley, S72 0EQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 47% in England
48 of 73 in Barnsley
Pupils
244
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 69% | 60% | 62% | |
| Higher standard | 0% | 7% | 0% | |
| Reading | 81% | 80% | 76% | |
| Writing | 72% | 67% | 72% | |
| Maths | 81% | 90% | 83% |
Nearby primary schools
- Gooseacre Primary Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- All Saints Academy Darfield · 1.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- Ladywood Primary School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 21% in England
- Highgate Primary Academy · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
- Upperwood Academy · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- Outwood Primary Academy Darfield · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
The neighbourhood
Sandhill Primary School is in Darfield & Great Houghton (typical home £158,000, crime high).
What is Sandhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandhill Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Sandhill Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sandhill Primary School is in the bottom 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.