Best Primary Schools in Barnsley 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 77 primary schools in Barnsley — Ofsted ratings, KS2 results & admissions data.
Barnsley Primary Schools at a Glance
77Primary Schools in Barnsley
94%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (77 inspected)
73Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Primary Schools in Barnsley
| School | Area | Ofsted | KS2 RWM % | Reading | Maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoylandswaine Primary School | Barnsley | Inadequate | 100% | — | — |
| Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School | Barnsley | Good | 85% | — | — |
| Hunningley Primary Academy | Barnsley | Outstanding | 84% | — | — |
| Birdwell Primary School | Barnsley | Good | 82% | — | — |
| Summerfields Primary Academy | Barnsley | Good | 81% | — | — |
| Silkstone Primary School | Barnsley | Good | 81% | — | — |
| Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School | Barnsley | Good | 81% | — | — |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley | Barnsley | Good | 80% | — | — |
| Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Barnsley | Good | 79% | — | — |
| Hoyland Common Primary School | Barnsley | Good | 78% | — | — |
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