The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 915
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Pitcher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Barnsley Academy a selective school?
No. Barnsley Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Barnsley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barnsley Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnsley Academy?
Barnsley Academy currently has 915 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnsley Academy take?
Barnsley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Barnsley Academy?
Barnsley Academy is in Barnsley, S70 3DL, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnsley Academy have a sixth form?
No, Barnsley Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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