SchoolScoresSandhill Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Dearne Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EQ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Barnsley comparisons use the 38 of its 64 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 14th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Barnsley figures pool parents at the Barnsley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
62% — 3 points below the Barnsley average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnsley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.0% | 30.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 46th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 9.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 51st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 42nd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 25th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 50th highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 42nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 39% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Gooseacre Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Academy Darfield 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ladywood Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highgate Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upperwood Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Hill Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heather Garth Primary School Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carrfield Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sandhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sandhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 March 2024.
How did Sandhill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sandhill Primary School?
91% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Sandhill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sandhill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Sandhill Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141917.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.