Barnsley Academy Catchment Area
Barnsley Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 915 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
915
Pupils
900
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Barnsley Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to Barnsley Academy is managed by Barnsley and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Barnsley catchment area documents →Barnsley Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3DL
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 46.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131749
Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley
If Barnsley Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
Outwood Academy Carlton Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S71 3EW
Outwood Academy Shafton Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S72 8RE
Kirk Balk Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S74 9HX
Netherwood Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S73 8FE
Darton Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · S75 5EF
Horizon Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · S70 6PD
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Frequently Asked Questions — Barnsley Academy
Is Barnsley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Barnsley Academy currently has 915 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Barnsley Academy? ▾
Barnsley Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Barnsley Academy cover? ▾
Barnsley Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barnsley Academy? ▾
Barnsley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.