Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S74 0DJ
10 simple reasons to choose Hoyland Common Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Hoyland Common, Barnsley.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Hoyland Common Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Barnsley and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.8 pupils per class and 24.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008. School is an accredited Teaching School; recognised as strong at teaching and so permitted to train other teachers.
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Independent Prep Schools
Bethany School, Junior School, Sheffield (9 miles); Birkdale Preparatory School (10.1 miles); Sheffield High School, Junior School (10.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Upperwood Academy (4.3 miles); Gawber Primary School (5.5 miles); Thornhill Primary School, Rotherham (5.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bethany School, Sheffield (9 miles); Sheffield High School (10.1 miles); Westbourne School, Sheffield (10.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Bradfield School (8.3 miles); Penistone Grammar School (9.1 miles); St Bernard's Catholic High School (9.1 miles).