Kirk Balk Academy
Academy sponsor led
Barnsley, S74 9HX
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 35% in England
3 of 10 in Barnsley
Pupils
1,318
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
9.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 46.8 | 46.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 50% | 55% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 50% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 | -0.13 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Barnsley Academy · 2.7 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards · 3.1 mi · Outstanding
- Netherwood Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Ecclesfield School · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Horizon Community College · 4.2 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- Wingfield Academy · 4.6 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
The neighbourhood
Kirk Balk Academy is in Birdwell (typical home £180,000, crime average).
What is Kirk Balk Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Balk Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Kirk Balk Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kirk Balk Academy is in the top 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.