Upperwood Academy
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Barnsley, S73 9NL
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 29% in England
20 of 73 in Barnsley
Pupils
298
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
4.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 75% | 73% | 66% | |
| Higher standard | 11% | 10% | 0% | |
| Reading | 77% | 80% | 69% | |
| Writing | 86% | 82% | 76% | |
| Maths | 84% | 78% | 79% |
Nearby primary schools
- Outwood Primary Academy Darfield · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 27% in England
- All Saints Academy Darfield · 0.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- Wombwell Park Street Primary School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- Kings Oak Primary · 1.3 mi · No rating
- High View Primary Learning Centre · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
Best primary schools in Darfield · Best primary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Upperwood Academy is in Darfield & Great Houghton (typical home £158,000, crime high).
What is Upperwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Upperwood Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Upperwood Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Upperwood Academy is in the top 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.