- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 191
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in S70
A postcode district in Barnsley
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: S70 is a postcode district in Barnsley with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2912 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All S70 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S70
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 S70
12 in S70, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
51 first choices, 52 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 426
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1192%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 199
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Top Secondary Schools in S70
5 in S70, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
253 first choices, 174 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 882
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
341 first choices, 379 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 1,909
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
138 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 874
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Nurseries in S70
13 in S70, highest Ofsted grade first
Birdwell Playgroup
Barnsley, S70 5XB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kendray & Worsbrough Sure Start
Barnsley, S70 4BD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Chatterbox Children's Academy
Barnsley, S70 5TU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in S70
2 in S70, by the school's Eduscope score
Greenacre School
Barnsley, S70 6RG · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 340
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
West Riding Academy
Barnsley, S70 4RG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Special Schools in S70
2 in S70. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Greenacre School
Barnsley, S70 6RG · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 340
- Pupils per teacher
- 10.4
West Riding Academy
Barnsley, S70 4RG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S70, 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.
- Outstanding6
- Good16
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 S70 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S70 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 S70
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 S70
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S70?
S70 has 29 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S70?
The highest-ranked schools in S70 on Eduscope are Trinity Academy St. Edwards, Birdwell Primary School, Hunningley Primary 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 do I choose the right school in S70?
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 S70 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.