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Barnsley Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Barnsley Academy
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Barnsley Academy
- Secondary
- Barnsley S70 3DL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils usually learn new skills and remember facts with confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and feel safe.
Qualifications and Training: Recruited more specialist teachers.
Current Educational Practices: High expectations for behaviour and learning are now established.
Strengths and Challenges: Some variation in curriculum planning across subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Ambassador programmes and support programmes available.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents appreciate the school's approach to managing behaviour.
Communication: Some parents feel communication could improve.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is not tolerated and is dealt with quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Developed the curriculum and recruited more specialist teachers.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Processes for safeguarding and child protection are robust and clear.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils appreciate strong support for personal development.
Extracurricular Offerings: Cultural ambassadors and visits to places of interest.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support programmes help build confidence.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance programme is effective.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils do well.
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About Us
Barnsley Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 919 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm happy to welcome you to our website in my capacity as the principal of Barnsley Academy. I hope that it provides you with all the information you need about the academy, but more importantly, gives an insight into life here and enables you to celebrate with us the achievements of our incredible students, families and staff. We think keeping things straightforward is important in the rapidly evolving world of education. Our mission is to offer the greatest school in the middle of the neighbourhood. To do this, we are dedicated to giving each of our students the individualised attention they need to reach their full potential and realise their ambitions. In addition, the academy is motivated by a desire to collaborate with parents and carers to create a setting that fosters high expectations and standards at every stage while providing a truly holistic and inclusive approach. United Learning, a network of schools and academies with the mission of offering top-quality instruction to all children and young people in the nation, is the sponsor of our academy. As a United Learning academy, we are able to collaborate with a large network of prosperous schools around the country and do more than any single institution could. All of United Learning's schools and academies are able to bring out "the best in everyone" by collaborating, including teachers, parents, students, and the larger community. With our kids at the centre of everything we do, we are a school that is rapidly improving, something that Ofsted applauded during our most recent inspection. As Principal, it is an honour to work with such committed professionals and amazing children. Our team works incredibly hard and is committed to enhancing the life opportunities and options for all of our students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 40.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 2.51 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 6.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.6 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 4 | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 5 | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.2 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 5 | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 7 | 32.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 8 | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 1.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 24.89% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 36.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 17.11% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 8.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 8.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 95.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 83% | 50.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | 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 Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barnsley Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1