South Hiendley Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

South Hiendley Primary School currently has around 190 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.3% boys and 44.7% girls. Around 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: George Street, Barnsley, S72 9BY
Website: www.southhiendley.wakefield.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01226711485
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wakefield
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sally Henshall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145798

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 230
Number of Pupils: 190
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 85

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.00%171
Unclassified3.20%6
Other Mixed2.10%4
African2.10%4
White and Black Caribbean1.60%3
Other White1.10%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.3)
Writing: Average (-2.2)
Maths: Average (-1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
102.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Hiendley Primary School
George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
South Hiendley Junior Infant and Early Years School
George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
South Hiendley First School
George Street , South Hiendley S72 9BY
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Havercroft Academy
Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE
- not rated 1,434 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Havercroft Junior Infant and Nursery School
Cow Lane , Havercroft WF4 2BE
- not rated 1,434 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane , Shafton S72 8RE
- not rated 3,006 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Felkirk Middle School
Highwell Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF
- not rated 625 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Helen's CofE Middle School
Highfields Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EG
- not rated 2,812 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West End Middle School
Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ
- not rated 3,040 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Felkirk Centre
High Well Hill Lane , South Hiendley S72 9DF
- not rated 625 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4EA
- not rated 3,181 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.