What did Ofsted judge Barnsley Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Barnsley Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Barnsley Academy?

Barnsley Academy has 874 pupils on roll.

What ages does Barnsley Academy take?

Barnsley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Barnsley Academy located?

Barnsley Academy is located in Barnsley, S70 3DL, Barnsley.

How do I apply to Barnsley Academy?

Barnsley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Barnsley Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Barnsley Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Barnsley Academy?

When Barnsley Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling link — children who, at the time of their admission, will have an older sibling attending the Academy in Years 7 to 10 on National Secondary Offer Day. A sibling includes step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. A sibling link does not apply to cousins or other more distant relations or to any sibling living at a different address. A twin or children from a 'multiple birth' will be given a sibling link as soon as the first child is allocated a place; 3. Medical Conditions — children who, at the time of their admission have a diagnosed medical condition which could be supported by attending Barnsley Academy. The applicant must supply sufficient supporting evidence from relevant professionals at the time of the original application, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.

What is the largest ethnic background at Barnsley Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.6% of pupils at Barnsley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Barnsley Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling link — children who, at the time of their admission, will have an older sibling attending the Academy in Years 7 to 10 on National Secondary Offer Day. A sibling includes step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. A sibling link does not apply to cousins or other more distant relations or to any sibling living at a different address. A twin or children from a 'multiple birth' will be given a sibling link as soon as the first child is allocated a place.
3Medical Conditions — children who, at the time of their admission have a diagnosed medical condition which could be supported by attending Barnsley Academy. The applicant must supply sufficient supporting evidence from relevant professionals at the time of the original application.
4Distance — Children living nearest to the school, as measured by straight line distance - distances are measured on a straight-line basis from the address point of the child's permanent address to the address point of Barnsley Academy, using a geographical information system. In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.

If two applications tie: In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.

Children with an EHC Plan naming the school are admitted before these criteria are applied, as noted in the document but not numbered as a criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Barnsley Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Barnsley Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Barnsley Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Barnsley Academy?: Barnsley Academy has 874 pupils on roll.
What ages does Barnsley Academy take?: Barnsley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Barnsley Academy located?: Barnsley Academy is located in Barnsley, S70 3DL, Barnsley.
How do I apply to Barnsley Academy?: Barnsley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Barnsley Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Barnsley Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Barnsley Academy?: When Barnsley Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling link — children who, at the time of their admission, will have an older sibling attending the Academy in Years 7 to 10 on National Secondary Offer Day. A sibling includes step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. A sibling link does not apply to cousins or other more distant relations or to any sibling living at a different address. A twin or children from a 'multiple birth' will be given a sibling link as soon as the first child is allocated a place; 3. Medical Conditions — children who, at the time of their admission have a diagnosed medical condition which could be supported by attending Barnsley Academy. The applicant must supply sufficient supporting evidence from relevant professionals at the time of the original application, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.
What is the largest ethnic background at Barnsley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.6% of pupils at Barnsley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Barnsley Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling link — children who, at the time of their admission, will have an older sibling attending the Academy in Years 7 to 10 on National Secondary Offer Day. A sibling includes step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. A sibling link does not apply to cousins or other more distant relations or to any sibling living at a different address. A twin or children from a 'multiple birth' will be given a sibling link as soon as the first child is allocated a place.
3Medical Conditions — children who, at the time of their admission have a diagnosed medical condition which could be supported by attending Barnsley Academy. The applicant must supply sufficient supporting evidence from relevant professionals at the time of the original application.
4Distance — Children living nearest to the school, as measured by straight line distance - distances are measured on a straight-line basis from the address point of the child's permanent address to the address point of Barnsley Academy, using a geographical information system. In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.

If two applications tie: In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.

Children with an EHC Plan naming the school are admitted before these criteria are applied, as noted in the document but not numbered as a criterion.

Barnsley Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Barnsley Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Barnsley Academy's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Barnsley Academy?: Barnsley Academy has 874 pupils on roll.
What ages does Barnsley Academy take?: Barnsley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Barnsley Academy located?: Barnsley Academy is located in Barnsley, S70 3DL, Barnsley.
How do I apply to Barnsley Academy?: Barnsley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Barnsley Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Barnsley Academy has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Barnsley Academy?: When Barnsley Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling link — children who, at the time of their admission, will have an older sibling attending the Academy in Years 7 to 10 on National Secondary Offer Day. A sibling includes step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. A sibling link does not apply to cousins or other more distant relations or to any sibling living at a different address. A twin or children from a 'multiple birth' will be given a sibling link as soon as the first child is allocated a place; 3. Medical Conditions — children who, at the time of their admission have a diagnosed medical condition which could be supported by attending Barnsley Academy. The applicant must supply sufficient supporting evidence from relevant professionals at the time of the original application, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of two or more distances being the same, random allocation will be used to decide the priority given to each application.
What is the largest ethnic background at Barnsley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.6% of pupils at Barnsley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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