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Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.9 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
915
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.1, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 54% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 57%, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement and support. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 44%, suggesting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 36% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School has high expectations
68%
My child makes good progress
66%
My child feels safe
65%
Good range of subjects
64%
My child is happy
63%
Behaviour is good
60%
I'd recommend this school
57%
Progress is communicated
52%
School supports development
47%
School responds to concerns
46%
School keeps me informed
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
White Other9.3%
Black African5.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.53648, -1.45323 · S70 3DL
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN131749
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.barnsley-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnsley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barnsley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Barnsley Academy a good school?
Barnsley Academy scores 19.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Barnsley Academy?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Barnsley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Barnsley Academy in GCSEs?
Barnsley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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