Barnsley
Barnsley Academy
GCSE results 2026: every Barnsley school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 41.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- 41.6
- Attainment 8
- 36%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- -0.39
- Progress 8
- [-0.61, -0.17]
- Confidence interval
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Applications and offers
National offer day figures that councils report to the Department for Education. These are counts only: they do not show how far away the last child offered a place lived.
Year 7 entry
| Year of entry | Places offered | Put it first | First choices offered | Applications (any preference) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 168 | 138 | 138 (100%) | 335 |
| September 2025 | 174 | 149 | 148 (99%) | 374 |
| September 2024 | 176 | 180 | 161 (89%) | 386 |
| September 2023 | 174 | 175 | 159 (91%) | 390 |
| September 2022 | 175 | 194 | 173 (89%) | 302 |
Source: Department for Education: Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, school-level data, published 18 June 2026. “–” means the figure was not published. The council’s own allocation figures are the official record: check Barnsley’s admissions page for cut-off distances, the admission rules and this year’s dates.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 169 | 41.6 | — | 35.5% | 7.7% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 204 | 45.1 | — | 44.1% | — | 44.1% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 170 | 43.0 | -0.39 | 44.1% | — | 42.4% | 3.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 166 | 41.8 | -0.18 | 44.0% | — | 42.2% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 163 | 40.8 | -0.53 | — | — | 47.0% | 3.6 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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 |
| Pupils | 915 |
| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| 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 |