Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Barnsley (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 10 schools in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 183Penistone Grammar SchoolSheffield · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 53.6
- 277Darton AcademyBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.1
- 362Horizon Community CollegeBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.8
- 457Kirk Balk AcademyBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.0
- 542Barnsley AcademyBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.1
- 637Netherwood AcademyBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.6
- 739Outwood Academy ShaftonBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.0
- 835Outwood Academy CarltonBarnsley · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.5
- 930Astrea Academy DearneRotherham · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 40.2
- 1021Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England SchoolBarnsley · Academy All-throughAttainment 8: 37.5
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penistone Grammar School Sheffield · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 53.6 | 82.8 Top 25% | 53.6 Attainment 8 | 1,946 |
| 2 | Darton Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 52.1 | 76.8 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,099 |
| 3 | Horizon Community College Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.8 | 62.2 Top 50% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,909 |
| 4 | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.0 | 57.0 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,318 |
| 5 | Barnsley Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.1 | 41.6 Lower 50% | 45.1 Attainment 8 | 874 |
| 6 | Netherwood Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 42.6 | 37.2 Lower 50% | 42.6 Attainment 8 | 1,229 |
| 7 | Outwood Academy Shafton Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 42.0 | 38.7 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,377 |
| 8 | Outwood Academy Carlton Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.5 | 35.2 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,109 |
| 9 | Astrea Academy Dearne Rotherham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.2 | 29.8 Lower 50% | 40.2 Attainment 8 | 1,071 |
| 10 | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School Barnsley · All-through · Ages 3–16 | Academy | 37.5 | 20.6 Lower 50% | 37.5 Attainment 8 | 1,108 |
Penistone Grammar School in Sheffield leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Barnsley with Attainment 8 53.6. Of the 10 schools shown, 9 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Barnsley page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Barnsley?
Penistone Grammar School in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Barnsley with Attainment 8 53.6 (Pupils on roll: 1,946).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Barnsley ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.