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Hunningley Primary School
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Hunningley Primary School
- Primary
- Barnsley S70 3DT
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is taught through a logical and sequenced approach; youngest pupils have a strong start to their reading journey.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have constructed a highly ambitious curriculum with absolute precision from Nursery to Year Six.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders' relentless focus ensures that older pupils become confident and fluent readers by the end of Year Six.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND are given the right amount of support at the right time to succeed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary, and they have high expectations of themselves.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are supported inclusively in every aspect of school life. They work alongside their peers and experience success.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is exceptionally rare, and pupils are confident that adults will sort it out if it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have created a strong culture of safeguarding, training staff on a wide range of issues and ensuring timely support.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school and the support they receive.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils access a rich variety of opportunities including sports, educational visits, and clubs.
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About Us
Hunningley Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 409 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Hunningley Primary School, everyone. The settlements of Kendray and Stairfoot are served by the sizable and welcoming Hunningley school. We collaborate closely with Worsbrough Bank End Primary School and Barnsley Academy as a member of United Learning. Together we believe that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their background or starting points and that this is best achieved by providing them with a rewarding, enjoyable and challenging school experience. setting up clear routines and boundaries in order to get children ready for school. ensuring they have all of the supplies they'll need for the academic day. The staff and governors are incredibly proud of our school, our great children's accomplishments, our understanding parents, and the hard work and commitment of our employees. Please join us as we expand and build a better future for the kids in our neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A-
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C+
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 103 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 103 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 10 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 8 | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hunningley Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1