Kirk Balk Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | West Street, S74 9HX |
| School Website | https://kba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
| Telephone | 1226742286 |
| URN | 140979 |
School Census
| Total | 1332 |
| Girls/Boys | 650/682 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.8%/51.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 336 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/01/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/01/2020 | Good |
| 27/09/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 40.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 42% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.52 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.57 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 388 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 257 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 247 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 410 |
| As first preference | 293 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 255 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 365 |
| As first preference | 276 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 256 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 260 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 256 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 255 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 267 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 245 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 322 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
West Meadows Primary School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: West Street, , S74 9ET
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: West Street, , S74 9DL
Hoyland Springwood Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Clough Fields Road, , S74 0ER