How many pupils does Upperwood Academy have?

Upperwood Academy has 293 pupils enrolled.

Who is the principal of Upperwood Academy?

The principal of Upperwood Academy is Ange Brown.

What type of school is Upperwood Academy?

Upperwood Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Upperwood Academy in?

Upperwood Academy is in the Barnsley local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Upperwood Academy

Dartree Walk, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9NL

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 11 June 2025.

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293

Pupils

32.8%

Free school meals

1 September 2012

Opened

About this school

Upperwood Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The school has 293 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 11 June 2025. The Principal is Ange Brown. The school is administered by Barnsley local authority. It belongs to HCAT. It opened in 1 September 2012.

School details

Principal: Ange Brown
Trust: HCAT
Local authority: Barnsley
Gender: Mixed
URN: 138615

Contact

01226754336 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Upperwood Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Barnsley). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

66%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →