Barnsley academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 62 schools in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 192Hoylandswaine Primary SchoolSheffield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 94 students
- 283Birdwell Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 381The Ellis Church of England Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 227 students
- 480Summerfields Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 580Mapplewell Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 678Bank End Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 777Darton AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,099 students
- 876Hunningley Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 973Outwood Primary Academy DarfieldBarnsley · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1062Horizon Community CollegeBarnsley · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,909 students
- 1162Churchfield Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 1261Hoyland Common Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 384 students
- 1360Wilthorpe Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 1459Wellgate Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 1558Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth GrangeBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 1657Carlton Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 1757Kirk Balk AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,318 students
- 1857Summer Lane PrimaryBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 285 students
- 1956Lift MeadsteadBarnsley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 2056Milefield Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 294 students
- 2155Athersley South Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 2253Trinity Academy St. EdwardsBarnsley · Academy Secondary26.3% Free school meals · 882 students
- 2353Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 2453Goldthorpe Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 293 students
- 2552Barugh Green Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
- 2652Worsbrough Common Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 2751Oakwell Rise Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 2851Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 2948Highgate Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 327 students
- 3048Laithes Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
- 3147Ward Green Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 3247High View Primary Learning CentreBarnsley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 467 students
- 3346Parkside Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 3443Oakhill Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 328 students
- 3543Gooseacre Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 3642Barnsley AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary45.1 Attainment 8 · 874 students
- 3741Lift ShaftonBarnsley · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
- 3840Wombwell Park Street Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 3939The Forest AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 4039Outwood Academy ShaftonBarnsley · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 1,377 students
- 4138Darton Primary SchoolBarnsley South · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
- 4237Netherwood AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary42.6 Attainment 8 · 1,229 students
- 4337Upperwood AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 4436St Mary's Church of England Primary School, BarnsleyBarnsley · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 4536Carrfield Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 282 students
- 4635Outwood Academy CarltonBarnsley · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,109 students
- 4735The Mill AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 4835Kexborough Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 4933Royston St John Baptist CE PrimaryBarnsley · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 5032West Meadows Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 5131Heather Garth Primary School AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 5230Queens Road AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 5330Astrea Academy DearneRotherham · Academy Secondary40.2 Attainment 8 · 1,071 students
- 5430Lift St Helen'sBarnsley · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 5529The Hill Primary AcademyRotherham · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 369 students
- 5628Kings Oak PrimaryBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 433 students
- 5728Sandhill Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 5827Greenfield Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 251 students
- 5925Ladywood Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 6023All Saints Academy DarfieldBarnsley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 6121Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England SchoolBarnsley · Academy All-through37.5 Attainment 8 · 1,108 students
- 6212Hoyland Springwood Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoylandswaine Primary School Sheffield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 91.6 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94 |
| 2 | Birdwell Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.3 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 3 | The Ellis Church of England Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 81.1 Top 25% | – | 227 |
| 4 | Summerfields Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 80.0 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 5 | Mapplewell Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.7 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 6 | Bank End Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 7 | Darton Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,099 |
| 8 | Hunningley Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.3 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 9 | Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 10 | Horizon Community College Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,909 |
| 11 | Churchfield Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 12 | Hoyland Common Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.9 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 384 |
| 13 | Wilthorpe Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 14 | Wellgate Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 15 | Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 16 | Carlton Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.1 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 17 | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 57.0 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,318 |
| 18 | Summer Lane Primary Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | – | 285 |
| 19 | Lift Meadstead Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 20 | Milefield Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 294 |
| 21 | Athersley South Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 22 | Trinity Academy St. Edwards Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 26.3% Free school meals | 882 |
| 23 | Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 24 | Goldthorpe Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 293 |
| 25 | Barugh Green Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 26 | Worsbrough Common Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 27 | Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.9 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 28 | Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 29 | Highgate Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 327 |
| 30 | Laithes Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 31 | Ward Green Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 32 | High View Primary Learning Centre Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 467 |
| 33 | Parkside Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 34 | Oakhill Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 328 |
| 35 | Gooseacre Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.0 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 36 | Barnsley Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 45.1 Attainment 8 | 874 |
| 37 | Lift Shafton Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 247 |
| 38 | Wombwell Park Street Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 39 | The Forest Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 40 | Outwood Academy Shafton Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,377 |
| 41 | Darton Primary School Barnsley South · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
| 42 | Netherwood Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 42.6 Attainment 8 | 1,229 |
| 43 | Upperwood Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 44 | St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 45 | Carrfield Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.9 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 46 | Outwood Academy Carlton Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,109 |
| 47 | The Mill Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 48 | Kexborough Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 49 | Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 50 | West Meadows Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 51 | Heather Garth Primary School Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 52 | Queens Road Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 53 | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 29.8 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 54 | Lift St Helen's Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.6 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 55 | The Hill Primary Academy Rotherham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 369 |
| 56 | Kings Oak Primary Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | – | 433 |
| 57 | Sandhill Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.5 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 58 | Greenfield Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | – | 251 |
| 59 | Ladywood Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 60 | All Saints Academy Darfield Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 61 | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Barnsley · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 20.6 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 1,108 |
| 62 | Hoyland Springwood Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 12.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
Hoylandswaine Primary School in Sheffield leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Barnsley with a Success Index (England) of 91.6. Of the 62 schools shown, 62 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber academies & free schools league table, every school on the Barnsley page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best academies school in Barnsley?
Hoylandswaine Primary School in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among academies & free schools in Barnsley with a Success Index (England) of 91.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 94).
How are academies & free schools in Barnsley ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.