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Secondary schools in and near S74

All 1 secondary school in S74, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in S74

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  1. Kirk Balk Academy

    Barnsley, S74 9HX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • 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
    View school Kirk Balk Academy

Just outside S74

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of S74.

  1. West Riding Academy

    2.2 miles from S74 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • No Ofsted grade yet
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    View school West Riding Academy
  2. Park House School

    2.2 miles from S74 · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 17

    • ISI:Inspected

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    20
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Park House School
  3. Barnsley Academy

    2.5 miles from S74 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Faith school

    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
    View school Barnsley Academy
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in S74

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in S74, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in S74. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

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How many secondary schools are in S74?
There are 1 secondary schools in S74, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in S74?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in S74 on Eduscope are Kirk Balk Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in S74 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in S74?
When choosing a secondary school in S74, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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