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Facts About Barnsley, South Yorkshire Schools
  • 36,303 pupils are attending 101 schools in Barnsley, South Yorkshire in 2024/25. This includes 97 state funded schools.
  • The top ranked schools in Barnsley, South Yorkshire are Oakwell Rise Primary Academy, Milefield Primary School, and Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.
  • In Barnsley, South Yorkshire schools, 6.74% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 7.4%.
  • 27.65% of pupils in Barnsley, South Yorkshire achieved 5 or more grades in GCSEs 2023 as compared with england average of 29.96%.

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  • Outwood Academy Shafton
    Outwood Academy Shafton
    • Ofsted: Good
    • BSnobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1382 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 34%
    • Entering EBacc: 33%
  • Penistone Grammar School
    Penistone Grammar School
    • Ofsted: Good
    • BSnobe Grade
    • Age 11-18
    • 1893 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 66%
    • Entering EBacc: 24%
  • The Dearne Academy
    The Dearne Academy
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1114 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 27%
    • Entering EBacc: 33%
  • Netherwood Academy
    Netherwood Academy
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1236 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 36%
    • Entering EBacc: 64%
  • Darton Academy
    Darton Academy
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-16
    • 1156 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 55%
    • Entering EBacc: 32%

Barnsley, South Yorkshire Admissions

To apply for your child's admission, visit https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/children-families-and-education/schools-and-learning/

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Sep 01, 2023

Star of application process

Barnsley start accepting application for admissions. Parents can start applying for a school online at https://barnsley.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/Synergy/Enquiries/Citizen/citizen.aspx/admissions-signin

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Jan 15, 2024

End of application process

The closing date for applications. Barnsley will class any application or change you make after this date as late.

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Apr 16, 2024

Offer day

Emails to residents who applied online will be sent.

Letters to residents who applied using a paper application form will be sent.

Barnsley, South Yorkshire Holiday

Title Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Barnsley, South Yorkshire Term Dates

Title Term Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025

Students in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

By phase of education

  • Primary
    21,042
  • Secondary
    15,261
  • Special
    8,168
  • 36,303
    Total students
    18,542 boys17,761 girls
  • € 6203.47 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 8708.9

Teachers in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

  • 21 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 2,385
    Total teachers
  • 1,662
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 45294.02
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 44871.19
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 1 school is free in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. 116.54% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 36,303 pupils.

Total 0.41% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Horizon Community College is Largest school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire with 1,974 pupils.