Kirk Balk Academy Catchment Area
Kirk Balk Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1327 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,327
Pupils
1,250
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Kirk Balk Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kirk Balk Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Kirk Balk Academy — School Information
- Full address
- West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HX
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140979
Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley
If Kirk Balk Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
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Darton Academy Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kirk Balk Academy
Is Kirk Balk Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kirk Balk Academy currently has 1327 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1250 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kirk Balk Academy? ▾
Admission to Kirk Balk Academy is managed by Barnsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Kirk Balk Academy cover? ▾
Kirk Balk 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 Kirk Balk Academy? ▾
Kirk Balk Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.