Best Schools in Barnsley
188 schools in Barnsley
Key Facts
- Barnsley is home to 187 schools, with 95.5% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Barnsley have 61.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, similar to the national average of 61.0%, with 20,210 pupils across 83 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Barnsley have a Progress 8 score of -0.15, below the national average of 0.00, but 46.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, out of 12,798 pupils in 10 schools.
- In Barnsley's schools, the pupil-teacher ratio is 22.51 in primary schools and 18.80 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £7,559 and £8,277 respectively, reflecting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Barnsley
91 nurseries in Barnsley
Top Primary Schools in Barnsley
85 primary schools in Barnsley
KO
Kings Oak Primary
Barnsley, S73 8TX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils433
P/T Ratio–
SL
Summer Lane Primary
Barnsley, S75 2BB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils285
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Barnsley
11 secondary schools in Barnsley
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Ofsted
Outstanding
Barnsley, S70 6FP
Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils882
Darton Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S75 5EF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.37
Attainment 848.9
Eng+Maths73%
Pupils1,099
Netherwood Academy
Ofsted
Good
Barnsley, S73 8FE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.41
Attainment 842.6
Eng+Maths51%
Pupils1,229
Astrea Academy Dearne
Ofsted
Good
Rotherham, S63 9EW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.67
Attainment 839.6
Eng+Maths56%
Pupils1,071
Frequently Asked Questions
Barnsley has 188 schools, including 85 primary schools, 11 secondary schools, 91 nurseries, 3 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.21 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,056 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.