Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, Barnsley
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Barnsley, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 60 schools in Barnsley with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Barnsley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange in detail
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange in its own words
In its own words: "Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is based in the South Yorkshire Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and we are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Barnsley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (68% in reading, 87% in maths).
Getting a place at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange are Lift St Helen's (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths); Burton Road Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); Oakhill Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 82% maths); and Hunningley Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 89% maths).
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Lift St Helen'sBurton Road Primary SchoolOakhill Primary AcademyHunningley Primary Academy
The trust
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is one of 40 schools run by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
40.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (7.4%) received SEN support and 13 (3.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barnsley Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Long Causeway/Parish Way (adjacent), 330 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange issued 9 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange are Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (1.4 miles) and Barnsley Academy (1.6 miles).
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England SchoolBarnsley Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2018, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils at this school are friendly, happy and kind. The school has high expectations of behaviour, conduct and learning. Pupils thrive on this. They appreciate the calm, orderly environment that supports them to learn. Routines are taught effectively and even the youngest children are clear about how to achieve.
The curriculum is ambitious. It has been carefully planned to engage and interest pupils. The school's qualities of resilience, creativity, independence, confidence and respect underpin the curriculum and practice in the school. Pupils know these qualities. They are proud to talk about how they impact their learning and their lives. Staff know pupils well. They treat them with kindness and care. Pupils say staff listen to them. They know staff are there to offer help if it is needed.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's ambition for pupils is high. From the first day of learning, in the early years, nothing is left to chance. In all subjects, the school has identified the detailed learning that they want pupils to know, and when they will learn it. They ensure that pupils are supported to build knowledge over time. Leaders, at all levels, ensure that the well-sequenced curriculum is used effectively. Pupils achieve well here.
Teachers benefit from the regular training they receive from leaders within the school and the trust. Teachers' subject knowledge is strong. They use it well to plan inclusive, exciting lessons. Consistent teaching approaches are used across the school. Teachers skilfully model new learning, encourage pupils to work with partners and then give pupils opportunities to work independently. Key vocabulary is used repeatedly in lessons. However, for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learning, in some subjects, is not always sufficiently matched to their needs. This means that, sometimes, these pupils cannot successfully complete tasks. Therefore, some do not make sufficient progress.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
40.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
26.8
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Barnsley is 11 (the median across 96 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
379 pupils
420 places
41 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Barnsley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Barnsley
Across Barnsley council
Places available
2,979
Applications
2,423
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Barnsley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
10.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
394
Total Pupils
198
Boys
196
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,387
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,558
Per pupil
£2889k
Total funding
£238k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
12.7%
Persistent absence
347
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Questions parents ask about Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
What are SATs results like at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Of the pupils at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange's Ofsted rating?
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
No fixed boundary. When Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is oversubscribed, Barnsley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Classes at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange average 26.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange has around 394 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange in 2024/25. 12.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Apply through Barnsley's coordinated admissions process, naming Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Barnsley is 11 (the median across 96 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange?
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is at Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)