Hoylandswaine Primary School, Sheffield

In its own words: "At Hoylandswaine Primary School we are committed to British Values and equipping our pupils with the skills they will need to take their place in a multi-cultural, multi-faith community in today’s Britain. We are keen to promote equal opportunity for all regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you as the head of our small rural community primary school. It is an honour and a privilege to lead this wonderful school and work alongside our dedicated staff, talented students, and supportive parents."

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Hoylandswaine Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Barnsley and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Hoylandswaine Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hoylandswaine Primary School are Springvale Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 93% maths); Silkstone Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths); Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 92% maths); and Thurlstone Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 89% reading, 89% maths).

Hoylandswaine Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Hoylandswaine Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Hcat, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 4 pupils (4.3%) received SEN support and 14 (14.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Hoylandswaine Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.

Hoylandswaine Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Penistone Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hoylandswaine Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Hoylandswaine Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.