Barnsley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Farm Road Kendray Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 3DL |
| Phone | 01226284606 |
| Reference Number | 131749 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 915 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.93%
Girls: 49.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 94 | 176 |
| 8 | 85 | 95 | 180 |
| 9 | 94 | 85 | 179 |
| 10 | 87 | 86 | 173 |
| 11 | 118 | 89 | 207 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| African | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2025-02-11 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bank End Primary Academy
Underwood Avenue, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4AZ |
0.13 miles |
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The Forest Academy
Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3NG |
0.39 miles |
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The Mill Academy
Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EP |
0.51 miles |
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Hunningley Primary Academy
Hunningley Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DT |
0.52 miles |
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Ward Green Primary School
Vernon Road, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5HJ |
0.89 miles |
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Oakhill Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Ardsley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AG |
0.98 miles |
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Worsbrough Common Primary School
Bruce Avenue, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 4EB |
1.01 miles |
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Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1TS |
1.09 miles |
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Queens Road Academy
Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AR |
1.44 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Littleworth Lane, Lundwood, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5RG |
1.65 miles |
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Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, Burton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AA |
1.82 miles |
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Shawlands Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
1.86 miles |
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Joseph Locke Primary School
Shaw Street, Joseph Locke Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
1.86 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
1.88 miles |
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High View Primary Learning Centre
Newsome Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8QS |
1.92 miles |
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Jump Primary School
Roebuck Hill, Jump, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0JW |
2.19 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DF |
2.2 miles |
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Kings Oak Primary
Wells Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8TX |
2.21 miles |
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Birdwell Primary School
Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5XB |
2.22 miles |
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Summer Lane Primary
Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BB |
2.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Barnsley College
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW |
1.6 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP |
1.95 miles |
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Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG |
2.05 miles |
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Netherwood Academy
Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE |
2.31 miles |
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Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD |
2.32 miles |
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Kirk Balk Academy
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9HX |
2.43 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY |
2.51 miles |
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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET |
2.83 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
2.85 miles |
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Park House School
Wentworth Way, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, S75 3DH |
3.4 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
3.56 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
4.03 miles |
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Paces School for Conductive Education
Thorncliffe Hall, Newton Chambers Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 2PH |
4.39 miles |