Barnsley Academy
Academy sponsor led in Barnsley, Barnsley.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 874 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 900 |
| Free school meals | 49.30% |
| Trust or sponsor | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.barnsley-academy.org |
| Telephone | 01226284606 |
| URN | 131749 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 28 January 2020, published 11 February 2020:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Latest ungraded inspection: 15 January 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Nearby schools
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (secondary school, about 3.2 km)
- Netherwood Academy (secondary school, about 3.7 km)
- Horizon Community College (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
- Kirk Balk Academy (secondary school, about 3.9 km)
- Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (all-through school, about 4.6 km)
- Darton Academy (secondary school, about 8.1 km)
- Wath Academy (secondary school, about 8.6 km)
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities (secondary school, about 9.1 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Barnsley
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.