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Kirk Balk Academy

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Kirk Balk Academy

West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HX

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,327
Ages
11-16
FSM
28.7%
Attainment 8
45.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.2%
Basics 9-5
53.9%

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
42.2%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
19.9%
EBacc 9-4
29.7%
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About Kirk Balk Academy

Kirk Balk Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. The school has around 1,327 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: West Street, Barnsley, S74 9HX | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

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

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kirk Balk Academy

What is Kirk Balk Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirk Balk Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Kirk Balk Academy's latest exam results?
Kirk Balk Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kirk Balk Academy located?
Kirk Balk Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S74 9HX).
How many pupils attend Kirk Balk Academy?
Kirk Balk Academy has around 1,327 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kirk Balk Academy with other schools?
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