Hunningley Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Leaders have ensured that every member of staff has the highest aspiration for every child at this school. There is an exceptional level of care and consideration given to ensuring that pupils feel safe and are ready to learn. Staff are relentless in making sure that all pupils achieve well through the planned curriculum, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This ambition is reflected in every part of school life. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils' expectations of themselves are high. From the earliest stages of their education, teachers teach pupils how to be ready to learn. Pupils' behaviour in school rarely falls short of the high expectations modelled by staff. Pupils access a rich variety of opportunities and extra-curricular experiences. Pupils' lives are enriched by the range of exciting sports, educational visits, and clubs. Pupils can participate at the start of the school day, during lunch and after school. Relationships between staff and pupils are extremely positive and built on a foundation of respect. This creates a sense of physical and emotional safety for pupils in which they thrive. Class meetings start each day in every year group. Pupils say that they like this time. It allows them to share their thoughts, feelings and any worries before they start their learning. Pupils are kind, courteous and polite. Bullying is exceptionally rare. Pupils are confident that if it did happen, adults in school would help to sort it out.

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

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oakhill Primary Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
The Forest Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding70% met the expected standard
Bank End Primary Academy0.6 milesReport card: Strong standard92% met the expected standard
The Mill Academy1 mileOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard81% 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
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.