- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
32 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 326
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
Schools in S72
A postcode district in Barnsley
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: S72 is a postcode district in Barnsley with 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries179 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All S72 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S72
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 S72
9 in S72, best first
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Barnsley, S72 9EJ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1186%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 205
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
22 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Top Secondary Schools in S72
1 in S72, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
281 first choices, 261 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 1,377
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
Nurseries in S72
7 in S72, highest Ofsted grade first
Sidcop Road Community Nursery
Barnsley, S72 8TQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brierley Playmates Pre-School Nursery
Barnsley, S72 9HN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Marys Little Lambs Childcare
Barnsley, S72 7BB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S72, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good11
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in S72 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 S72 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S72 has 17 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 S72
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 S72
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S72?
S72 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S72?
The highest-ranked schools in S72 on Eduscope are Cherry Dale Primary School, Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lift Shafton. 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 S72?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in S72 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.