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 |
Barnsley Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' grade to 'Good' overall. The school provides a calm and productive environment where pupils feel safe and are excited about learning. Most students appreciate the changes made by leaders and staff, which have contributed to better engagement and a positive atmosphere. Additionally, the school has focused on high expectations for behavior and learning, leading to reduced exclusions and better overall progress for students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs.
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 | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Apr 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2008 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- The school environment is calm and conducive to learning.
- Pupils have improved behavior and feel safe.
- Strong personal development programs that promote acceptance and support.
- Teachers engage students effectively and have high expectations.
- The curriculum is broad and includes both academic and vocational options.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning is variable across subjects, with some content lacking coherence.
- Exclusion rates remain above the national average, indicating a need for improved behavior management.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.8% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 121 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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