Sandhill Primary School
Dearne Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandhill Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 40th of 58 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2024, report published 28 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2024
Sandhill Primary School has been on a significant improvement journey. At the centre of this journey is a shared ambition for every pupil to become the best version of themselves. Pupils' successes are recognised and praised publicly. Raffle tickets are available for pupils who read regularly. Pupils can achieve 'Class Keys', rosettes and Dojos. In weekly assemblies, pupils who do well can get a 'special mention'. Pupils value these rewards. Positive and respectful relationships between adults and pupils are a priority. Many pupils say that the best thing about the school is the teachers. Behaviour around school is calm and orderly. In lessons, most pupils focus well. 'Regulation stations' are available in classrooms for pupils who need them. A sensory room is also available. Any consequences for negative behaviours are managed privately. Pupils have wide experiences. For example, they can attend 'Crucial Crew', 'Bikeabilty' and a residential to Kingswood. Pupils who need someone to play with can go to the buddy bench at social times. Bullying Ambassadors help resolve problems before they escalate. As a result, bullying is rare. The school has recently developed the curriculum. In established curriculums, pupils are beginning to flourish. This includes English and mathematics.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the school has recently developed the curriculum. In these subjects, pupils do not always develop an understanding of important learning beyond the identified 'Give me Five' priorities. The school should continue with their plans to embed the curriculum in these subjects so that pupils' learning is consistently strong across the full breadth of the subject curriculums.
- Pupils have gaps in their knowledge in some foundation subjects. This makes it hard for pupils to make sense of new ideas and concepts. The school should ensure that gaps in knowledge are consistently identified and addressed so that pupils have the knowledge they need to make sense of new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
244 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Sandhill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseacre Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Academy Darfield | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
| Ladywood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Highgate Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Upperwood Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EVERY CHILD MATTERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Haywood
- Phone
- 01226106031
- Address
- Dearne Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EQ
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 141917
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.