Barnsley Academy
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Attainment 8 of 45.1 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 59%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.39
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.61, -0.17]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 204 | 45.1 | — | 58.8% | 44.1% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 170 | 43.0 | -0.39 | 58.8% | 42.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 166 | 41.8 | -0.18 | 51.0% | 42.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 163 | 40.8 | -0.53 | 47.0% | 47.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Barnsley for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 131749 |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Stephen Pitcher |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | S70 3DL |
| Latest pupils | 204 |
| FSM eligible | 46.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL
http://www.barnsley-academy.orgView local authority page1226284606| DfE number | 6905 |
| UKPRN | 10017666 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Feb 2020 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 |