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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Horizon Community College (70.6)
- Horizon Community College (65.5)
- Trinity Academy St. Edwards (65.5)
- Carlton Community College (60.2)
- Darton Academy (57.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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