Barnsley Academy
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley, S70 3DL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 42% in England
5 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
874
First preferences per place
0.82
2026/27
Absence
9.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | 43.0 | 45.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44% | 44% | 44% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 49% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 | -0.39 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards · 2.0 mi · Outstanding
- Horizon Community College · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Netherwood Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Kirk Balk Academy · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- Outwood Academy Carlton · 3.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
Best secondary schools in Barnsley · Best secondary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Barnsley Academy is in Kendray (typical home £167,500, crime very high).
What is Barnsley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barnsley Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Barnsley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Barnsley Academy is in the bottom 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.