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Upperwood Academy, Barnsley S73

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

10 simple reasons to choose Upperwood Academy

State primary school (academy converter) in Darfield, 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 Upperwood Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 66.
One of the best state primary schools in Barnsley and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 26.8 pupils per class and 22.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's "ACE" Curriculum (Adventure, Creativity, Environment) promotes cross curricular learning and learning skill development.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports. Representative 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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.

Find another school near Upperwood Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Wakefield Independent Junior and Infant School (7.8 miles); Ackworth School, Coram House (8 miles); Sycamore Hall Preparatory School (9.8 miles).

State Primary Schools

Cherry Dale Primary School (3.4 miles); Hoyland Common Primary School (4.3 miles); Gawber Primary School (5.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Ackworth School (8 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield (14.4 miles); Wakefield Girls High School (14.8 miles).

State Senior Schools

Outwood Academy Adwick (9.7 miles); St Bernard's Catholic High School (10.1 miles); Wickersley School and Sports College (12.2 miles).

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