Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Barnsley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 96 schools across Barnsley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

67.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Greenacre School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Trinity Academy St. Edwards Secondary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Kings Oak Primary Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Hunningley Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
5.	Gawber Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
6.	Bank End Primary Academy Primary	Good	86	View school
7.	Summerfields Primary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
8.	Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
9.	Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
10.	The Forest Academy Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
11.	Birdwell Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
12.	Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	82	View school
13.	Silkstone Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
14.	Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
15.	Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
16.	Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Primary	Good	81	View school
17.	Springvale Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	St Helen's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Springwell Alternative Academy Not applicable	Good	80	View school
20.	Churchfield Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Barnsley?

There are 96 primary & secondary schools in Barnsley, of which 10 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Barnsley?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Barnsley is Greenacre School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Barnsley?

Primary and secondary school applications in Barnsley are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Barnsley council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Barnsley?

10% of primary & secondary schools in Barnsley are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 76% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.