Barnsley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Farm Road Kendray Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 3DL |
| Phone | 01226284606 |
| Reference Number | 131749 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 919 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.6%
Girls: 49.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 97 | 184 |
| 8 | 91 | 89 | 180 |
| 9 | 86 | 88 | 174 |
| 10 | 116 | 90 | 206 |
| 11 | 85 | 90 | 175 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White, Other | 10.1% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-01-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-09-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-09-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-05-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-09-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-09-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-05-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-12-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.39 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| 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, 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 Learning Centre
Bondfield Close, Off 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 |
2.31 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 |