Hoyland Common Primary School
95%
Capacity
398
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Hoyland Common Primary School
Hoyland Common Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hoyland Common Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Aiden Tallant, it falls under Barnsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1921st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 70 in Barnsley.
Hoyland Common Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 47 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hoyland Common Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Dance, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Hoyland Common Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sheffield Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S74 0DJ |
| Headteacher | Aiden Tallant |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.1% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 420 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1921st of 13,686
Nationally
183rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
11th of 70
In Barnsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sheffield Road, Barnsley
Barnsley, S74 0DJ
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