Kirk Balk Academy
Academy sponsor led in Barnsley, Barnsley.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1318 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1250 |
| Free school meals | 29.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Address | West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9HX |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://kba.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
| Telephone | 01226742286 |
| URN | 140979 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 21 January 2020, published 27 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: 4 June 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Nearby schools
- Barnsley Academy (secondary school, about 3.9 km)
- Netherwood Academy (secondary school, about 4.7 km)
- Ecclesfield School (secondary school, about 5.4 km)
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (secondary school, about 5.9 km)
- Horizon Community College (secondary school, about 6.6 km)
- Wath Academy (secondary school, about 7.1 km)
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities (secondary school, about 7.4 km)
- Rawmarsh Community School (secondary school, about 7.8 km)
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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.