Barnsley Academy is a mixed-gender secondary academy located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. It serves students aged 11 to 16 and is part of the Academies establishment group. With a current enrollment of 915 students, the school slightly exceeds its capacity of 900. Situated in an urban setting, Barnsley Academy is non-selective and has a Christian religious character. It is centrally located on Farm Road and primarily serves the Barnsley area. The school is under the leadership of Principal Stephen Pitcher and is part of the United Learning group. Notably, 46.7% of its students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a commitment to supporting diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
Full re-inspection after a Requires Improvement rating