- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 227
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Schools in S36
A postcode district in Barnsley
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: S36 is a postcode district in Barnsley with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2311 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All S36 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S36
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in S36
11 in S36, best first
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 8 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 94
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Top Secondary Schools in S36
2 in S36, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
311 first choices, 309 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,946
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Urgent improvement in 2 areas
Results below the England average.
137 first choices, 141 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.3%
- Pupils
- 784
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in S36
10 in S36, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Penistone
Sheffield, S36 6AR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone
Sheffield, S36 9AW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisy Chain Pre School
Sheffield, S36 9RD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S36
1 in S36, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
311 first choices, 309 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,946
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S36, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good13
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in S36 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every S36 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S36 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in S36
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about S36
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S36?
S36 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S36?
The highest-ranked schools in S36 on Eduscope are Springvale Primary School, Penistone Grammar School, Hoylandswaine Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in S36?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in S36 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.