Barnsley Academy
About Barnsley Academy
If you're a parent weighing up Barnsley Academy, the parent view data offers a mixed but revealing picture. Of the 83 families who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 57% said they would recommend the school. That's a majority, but it's worth noting that 43% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 374 applications for 174 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.15, with 148 of those offers going to first-preference families. On specific questions, parents were most positive about clubs and activities, with 88% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child can take part. However, only 38% felt that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 42% agreed that SEND children get the support they need, a figure that drops to 31% when you look only at those who strongly agree.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 83 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications