- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
27 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.6
Schools in S63
A postcode district in Barnsley
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: S63 is a postcode district in Barnsley with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2915 primary · 4 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All S63 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S63
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 S63
15 in S63, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 423
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 327
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Top Secondary Schools in S63
4 in S63, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
479 first choices, 322 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 2,104
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Rotherham, S63 7PQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
112 first choices, 131 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 687
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
164 first choices, 213 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 14.0%
- Pupils
- 1,071
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
Nurseries in S63
11 in S63, highest Ofsted grade first
Dearne Valley Day Nursery
Rotherham, S63 7ER · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Thurnscoe Family Centre
Barnsley, S63 0JR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dearne Family Centre
Rotherham, S63 8ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S63
2 in S63, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
479 first choices, 322 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 2,104
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
The Robert Ogden School
Barnsley, S63 0BG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in S63
1 in S63. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Robert Ogden School
Barnsley, S63 0BG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in S63
1 in S63. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Robert Ogden School
Barnsley, S63 0BG · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 152
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S63, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in S63 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 S63 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S63 has 29 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 S63
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 S63
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S63?
S63 has 29 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S63?
The highest-ranked schools in S63 on Eduscope are Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wath Church of England Primary School, Wath Academy. 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 many private schools are in S63?
There is 1 independent school in S63, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in S63?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in S63 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.