What is the Ofsted rating of Upperwood Academy?

Upperwood Academy has an Ofsted rating of "Good", based on an inspection in 6 November 2025.

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 (6 November 2025)

293

Pupils

32.8%

Free school meals

1 September 2012

Opened

About this school

Upperwood Academy is a Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The school has 293 pupils enrolled. It was rated Good by Ofsted in 6 November 2025. The Principal is Ange Brown. The school is administered by Barnsley local authority. It belongs to HCAT. It opened in 1 September 2012.