Schools in Barnsley

The latest Ofsted inspection of every state school in Barnsley. You apply to Barnsley for a place at these schools.

schools

92

with a report card

7

due for inspection

18

in a category of concern

2

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Latest report cards

1. Published 10 September 2026Heather Garth Primary School Academy

   Primary, Rotherham, Barnsley

   Report card, Jun 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention

2. Published 12 July 2026Laithes Primary School

   Primary, Barnsley

   Report card, May 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected

3. Published 30 June 2026Athersley North Primary School

   Primary, Barnsley

   Report card, May 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention

4. Published 28 April 2026Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

   Primary, Barnsley

   Report card, Mar 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected

5. Published 15 March 2026Bank End Primary Academy

   Primary, Barnsley

   Report card, Jan 2026: 7 strong

6. Published 5 March 2026Birdwell Primary School

   Primary, Barnsley

   Report card, Jan 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected

7. Published 11 February 2026West Meadows Primary School

   Primary, Barnsley

   Report card, Jan 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention

In a category of concern

1. Hoylandswaine Primary School

   Primary, Sheffield, Barnsley

   Inadequate (Jun 2022) Special measures

2. Summer Lane Primary

   Primary, Barnsley

   No overall grade. Quality of education inadequate (Jan 2025) Special measures

Longest since inspection

Schools whose next inspection is expected within six months or is later than usual. How we estimate this.

1. Last inspected Mar 2022Springwell Special Academy

   Special, Barnsley

   Good (Mar 2022)

2. Last inspected Jun 2022Hoylandswaine Primary School

   Primary, Sheffield, Barnsley

   Inadequate (Jun 2022) Special measures

3. Last inspected Jun 2022Darton Primary School

   Primary, Barnsley South, Barnsley

   School remains Good (Jun 2022)

4. Last inspected Jun 2022Queens Road Academy

   Primary, Barnsley

   School remains Good (Jun 2022)

5. Last inspected Jul 2022Hoyland Common Primary School

   Primary, Barnsley

   Good (Jul 2022)

6. Last inspected Jul 2022Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

   Primary, Sheffield, Barnsley

   Good (Jul 2022)

7. Last inspected Oct 2022Royston St John Baptist CE Primary

   Primary, Barnsley

   Good (Oct 2022)

8. Last inspected Oct 2022Highgate Primary Academy

   Primary, Rotherham, Barnsley

   School remains Good (Oct 2022)

9. Last inspected Oct 2022Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

   Primary, Barnsley

   Good (Oct 2022)

10. Last inspected Oct 2022Keresforth Primary School

    Primary, Barnsley

    Good (Oct 2022)

11. Last inspected Oct 2022The Mill Academy

    Primary, Barnsley

    School remains Good (Oct 2022)

12. Last inspected Nov 2022The Ellis Church of England Primary School

    Primary, Barnsley

    Good (Nov 2022)

13. Last inspected Feb 2023The Forest Academy

    Primary, Barnsley

    Outstanding (Feb 2023)

14. Last inspected Feb 2023Penistone Grammar School

    Secondary, Sheffield, Barnsley

    School remains Good (Feb 2023)

15. Last inspected Feb 2023Darton Academy

    Secondary, Barnsley

    Good (Feb 2023)

3 more are due. Use the filters on find a school to see them by area.

Every school

• Primary schools in Barnsley

  77 schools, A to Z

• Secondary schools in Barnsley

  11 schools, A to Z

• Special schools in Barnsley

  3 schools, A to Z

• Alternative provision in Barnsley

  1 school, A to Z

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.