Barnsley Academy

URN: 131749 • Barnsley S70 3DL

Overview

Name
Barnsley Academy
URN
131749
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
43.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Pitcher (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01226284606
Website
Visit
Address
Farm Road, Barnsley S70 3DL

Summary

Barnsley Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Barnsley, with a current enrolment of 915 students, exceeding its capacity of 900. As an academy sponsored by United Learning, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters academic achievement and personal development. The academy's ethos is centred around its core values and vision, which emphasise respect, resilience, and responsibility among students.

The curriculum at Barnsley Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong focus on inclusivity and support for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school also prioritises the well-being of its pupils through effective safeguarding measures and a dedicated approach to promoting equality and diversity.

With a significant percentage of students (46.7%) eligible for free school meals, Barnsley Academy plays a vital role in the local community, providing resources and support to enhance educational outcomes. The school actively engages with parents through its Parent Information Hub, ensuring that families are informed and involved in their children's education.

Key details

LA
Barnsley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
915
Boys
466
Girls
449
FSM %
46.70
Open date
2006-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
South Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 915 466 449 900 46.70
2024-09-11 919 465 454 900 44.50
2023-09-11 899 470 429 900 40.70
2022-09-11 899 470 429 900 40.70
2021-09-11 869 456 413 900 38.00
2020-09-11 840 418 422 1150 33.00

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