Hunningley Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Barnsley
Hunningley Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 21 March 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, S70 3DT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Barnsley
- Pupils on roll
- 426 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 36.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 21 March 2023
Strengths
- “Leaders have ensured that every member of staff has the highest aspiration for every child at this school.”
- “There is an exceptional level of care and consideration given to ensuring that pupils feel safe and are ready to learn.”
- “Staff are relentless in making sure that all pupils achieve well through the planned curriculum, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 May 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 87% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 51 first-preference applications, 52 offers in total, 51 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Barnsley.
- Oakhill Primary Academy 0.5 mi Standards maintained
- The Forest Academy 0.5 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Bank End Primary Academy 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Mill Academy 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 1.3 mi School remains Good
- Ward Green Primary School 1.4 mi Not judged
- Worsbrough Common Primary School 1.4 mi Good