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Barnsley Academy

Barnsley Academy, Barnsley
Secondary

Barnsley Academy

Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3DL

A Good-rated secondary school in Barnsley.

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
915
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.7%
Attainment 8
45.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.6%
Basics 9-5
43.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.1%
EBacc APS
4.11
EBacc 9-5
18.6%
EBacc 9-4
28.4%
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About Barnsley Academy

Barnsley Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 83 responses), 57% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. The school has around 915 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Farm Road, Barnsley, S70 3DL | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barnsley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Barnsley Academy

What is Barnsley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barnsley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Barnsley Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 83 responses): 57% of parents would recommend Barnsley Academy.
What are Barnsley Academy's latest exam results?
Barnsley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barnsley Academy located?
Barnsley Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S70 3DL).
How many pupils attend Barnsley Academy?
Barnsley Academy has around 915 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barnsley Academy with other schools?
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