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Barnsley Council Area schools collage

2026 Best Primary Schools in Barnsley Council Area

Schools across the Barnsley council area. Explore 78 primary and all-through schools in Barnsley Council Area. The current top-ranked primary schools are Hunningley Primary Academy, Gawber Primary School, and Bank End Primary Academy. Compare local rankings, Key Stage 2 results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Barnsley Council Area
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Barnsley Council Area
66%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Barnsley Council Area
8%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Barnsley Council Area
83%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Barnsley Council Area
7.3/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Barnsley Council Area

Showing 1-20 of 78 schools

  1. Hunningley Primary Academy

    Gawber

  2. Gawber Primary School

    Gawber

  3. Bank End Primary Academy

    Worsbrough Dale

  5. Birdwell Primary School

    Birdwell

  6. Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

    Cawthorne

  7. Oakwell Rise Primary Academy

    Kendray

  8. Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

    Thurgoland

  9. The Forest Academy

    Kendray

  10. Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Penistone

  11. Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School

    Silkstone Common

  12. Springvale Primary School

    Penistone

  13. Mapplewell Primary School

    Staincross

  14. High View Primary Learning Centre

    Wombwell

  15. Laithes Primary School

    Smithies

  16. Churchfield Primary School

    Cudworth

  17. Silkstone Primary School

    Silkstone

  18. Summerfields Primary Academy

    Royston

  19. Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

    Brierley

  20. Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School

    Tankersley

  21. Cherry Dale Primary School

    Cudworth

All 78 primary schools in Barnsley Council Area
  1. #1Hunningley Primary Academy
  2. #2Gawber Primary School
  3. #3Bank End Primary Academy
  4. #4Birdwell Primary School
  5. #5Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
  6. #6Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
  7. #7Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
  8. #8The Forest Academy
  9. #9Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
  10. #10Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
  11. #11Springvale Primary School
  12. #12Mapplewell Primary School
  13. #13High View Primary Learning Centre
  14. #14Laithes Primary School
  15. #15Churchfield Primary School
  16. #16Silkstone Primary School
  17. #17Summerfields Primary Academy
  18. #18Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
  19. #19Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
  20. #20Cherry Dale Primary School
  21. #21Burton Road Primary School
  22. #22Millhouse Primary School
  23. #23Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
  24. #24Oxspring Primary School
  25. #25Joseph Locke Primary School
  26. #26Worsbrough Common Primary School
  27. #27Hoyland Common Primary School
  28. #28Keresforth Primary School
  29. #29Carlton Primary Academy
  30. #30Wilthorpe Primary School
  31. #31Jump Primary Academy
  32. #32Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
  33. #33Kings Oak Primary
  34. #34Athersley South Primary School
  35. #35Wellgate Primary School
  36. #36Milefield Primary School
  37. #37Lacewood Primary School
  38. #38Highgate Primary Academy
  39. #39Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
  40. #40Barugh Green Primary School
  41. #41Lift Meadstead
  42. #42Oakhill Primary Academy
  43. #43Parkside Primary Academy
  44. #44The Mill Academy
  45. #45Lift Shafton
  46. #46Goldthorpe Primary Academy
  47. #47Ward Green Primary School
  48. #48Carrfield Primary Academy
  49. #49Shawlands Primary School
  50. #50Birkwood Primary School
  51. #51The Ellis Church of England Primary School
  52. #52Upperwood Academy
  53. #53St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
  54. #54Wombwell Park Street Primary School
  55. #55Ladywood Primary School
  56. #56Sandhill Primary School
  57. #57Gooseacre Primary Academy
  58. #58Darton Primary School
  59. #59Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
  60. #60Lift St Helen's
  61. #61Kexborough Primary School
  62. #62Heather Garth Primary School Academy
  63. #63Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
  64. #64The Hill Primary Academy
  65. #65Queens Road Academy
  66. #66Thurlstone Primary School
  67. #67Greenfield Primary School
  68. #68St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
  69. #69Hoyland Springwood Primary School
  70. #70All Saints Academy Darfield
  71. #71Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
  72. #72Athersley North Primary School
  73. #73Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
  74. #74West Meadows Primary School
  75. #75Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
  76. #76St Helen's Catholic Primary School
  77. Hoylandswaine Primary School
  78. Summer Lane Primary