How many state-funded options are listed in Barnsley?

This page currently lists 65 state-funded schools in Barnsley. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Barnsley ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Barnsley?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Barnsley

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 65 schools in Barnsley. Schools featured here include Hunningley Primary Academy, Gawber Primary School and Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

Top schools in Barnsley

Showing 1-20 of 65 schools

Hunningley Primary Academy
Gawber
Gawber Primary School
Gawber
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cawthorne
Bank End Primary Academy
Worsbrough Dale
The Forest Academy
Kendray
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School
Silkstone Common
Springvale Primary School
Penistone
Birdwell Primary School
Birdwell
Mapplewell Primary School
Staincross
High View Primary Learning Centre
Wombwell
Churchfield Primary School
Cudworth
Silkstone Primary School
Silkstone
Summerfields Primary Academy
Royston
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Brierley
Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Tankersley
Cherry Dale Primary School
Cudworth
Burton Road Primary School
Cudworth
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Kendray
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Darfield
Joseph Locke Primary School
Kingstone