- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
37 first choices, 37 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 384
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in S74
A postcode district in Barnsley
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: S74 is a postcode district in Barnsley with 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries147 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All S74 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in S74
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 S74
7 in S74, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
27 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
21 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 251
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Top Secondary Schools in S74
1 in S74, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
237 first choices, 254 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Nurseries in S74
6 in S74, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Explorers Community Nursery Blackerhill
Barnsley, S74 0RL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Tots2teens Daycare
Barnsley, S74 0ER · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Elsecar Nursery
Barnsley, S74 8HS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in S74, 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
- Good9
- Not graded yet3
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 S74 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
S74 has 14 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 S74
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 S74
Nearby areas
How many schools are in S74?
S74 has 14 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 6 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in S74?
The highest-ranked schools in S74 on Eduscope are Hoyland Common Primary School, Jump Primary Academy, Kirk Balk 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 S74?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in S74 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.