Hunningley Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, S70 3DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hunningley Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 2nd of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 15 May 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

61 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%

87%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

426 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals36.9%

36.9%, 10.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.2%

16.2%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12%

12%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hunningley Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Oakhill Primary Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
The Forest Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	70% met the expected standard
Bank End Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Report card: Strong standard	92% met the expected standard
The Mill Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	81% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Horton-Hale
Phone: 01226284867
Website: hunningley.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, S70 3DT
Local authority: Barnsley
URN: 144037

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.