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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Barnsley, S73 9LTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
#8,407
of 13,686 nationally

About Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield is a state primary school in Barnsley, serving 221 pupils aged 3 to 11. It sits within a local authority that contains 77 primary schools, only three of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school ranks 43rd in Barnsley on the key stage 2 reading, writing and maths expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. Its top-performing local peers include Hoylandswaine Primary School, Thurgoland Church of England Primary School and Hunningley Primary Academy, the latter being the nearest Outstanding-rated school at a distance of 4 km. The school has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Karen Wakefield. It offers nursery provision and has a capacity of 210, but currently operates slightly above that with 221 pupils on roll. A significant 30.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably above the national average and gives some context to the school's intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSnape Hill Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S73 9LT
HeadteacherKaren Wakefield
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)30.4%
School Capacity221 / 210 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballNetballTennisRoundersAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaGardeningFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.