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South Hiendley Primary School
Barnsley·Yorkshire and the Humber·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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South Hiendley Primary School is a primary academy in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, South Hiendley Primary School has 59% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 190 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 4.9%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.0%.
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At South Hiendley Primary School, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
64% met the expected standard in reading and 59% in maths.
South Hiendley Primary School has an overall absence rate of 9.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at South Hiendley Primary School is 4.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
South Hiendley Primary School has 190 pupils on roll.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
South Hiendley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, South Hiendley Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While South Hiendley Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
32/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
17/mo
53% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Barnsley area
3.3
Below Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.