Barnsley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Christian |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Farm Road, S70 3DL |
| School Website | www.barnsley-academy.org |
| Telephone | 1226284606 |
| URN | 131749 |
School Census
| Total | 907 |
| Girls/Boys | 433/474 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 385 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/01/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/01/2020 | Good |
| 21/09/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 28 January 2020 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 18 September 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 September 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 May 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 September 2015 | Full inspection | View |
| 22 September 2015 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 May 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 08 December 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 June 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 February 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 29 February 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 28 April 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 19 May 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 42.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.84 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 42% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.53 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 390 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 302 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 170 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 138 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 265 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 267 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 171 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 53% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 53% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Bank End Primary Academy
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Underwood Avenue, , S70 4AZ
The Forest Academy
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Thornton Road, , S70 3NG
Hunningley Primary Academy
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hunningley Lane, , S70 3DT