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Barnsley secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 43, slightly below the England average of 41, 89% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. Darton Academy, Kirk Balk Academy, and Horizon Community College are among the highest-performing options. With 9 secondary schools serving the borough, families across Darton, Hoyland, Wombwell, and Penistone have access to diverse comprehensive education options with strong community ties. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | State | All-through | 3-16 years | Mixed | Church of England & Catholic | 5/10Developing |
State • All-through • 3-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Outwood Academy Carlton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Darton Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Horizon Community College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Kirk Balk Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Barnsley Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Christian | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Trinity Academy St. Edwards | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Outwood Academy Shafton | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Netherwood Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 6.5/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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