Upperwood Academy — Primary School in Barnsley

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Upperwood Academy

Barnsley, S73 9NL

293 Pupils

252 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

32.80% FSM %

152 Boys

141 Girls

About Upperwood Academy

Upperwood Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 293 pupils on roll. School capacity: 252. Current headteacher: Ange Brown.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Barnsley
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency	Barnsley South
Ward	Darfield
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HCAT
Opened	01-09-2012
UKPRN	10038697
URN	138615
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Linda Etchell	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Margaret Gostelow	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Chapell	Local Governor	06/05/2025	05/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Taylor	Local Governor	06/05/2025	05/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board