Barnsley state schools league table 2025
Academies, free schools and local-authority maintained schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 72 schools in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 195Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 291Gawber Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 390Silkstone Common Junior and Infant SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 135 students
- 483Birdwell Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 581The Ellis Church of England Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 227 students
- 680Summerfields Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 780Mapplewell Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 343 students
- 878Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 978Bank End Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 1078Burton Road Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 331 students
- 1177Darton AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,099 students
- 1276Hunningley Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 426 students
- 1374Springvale Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 1474Silkstone Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1573Outwood Primary Academy DarfieldBarnsley · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1673Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1767Keresforth Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 1867Joseph Locke Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 1962Horizon Community CollegeBarnsley · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,909 students
- 2062Churchfield Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 2161Hoyland Common Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 384 students
- 2260Wilthorpe Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 2359Wellgate Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 2458Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth GrangeBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 394 students
- 2557Carlton Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 2657Kirk Balk AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 1,318 students
- 2757Summer Lane PrimaryBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 285 students
- 2856Lift MeadsteadBarnsley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 2956Milefield Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 294 students
- 3055Athersley South Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 3153Trinity Academy St. EdwardsBarnsley · Academy Secondary26.3% Free school meals · 882 students
- 3253Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 3352Barugh Green Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
- 3452Worsbrough Common Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 3551Oakwell Rise Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 3651Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 172 students
- 3751Cherry Dale Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 3848Laithes Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 308 students
- 3947Ward Green Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 4047High View Primary Learning CentreBarnsley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 467 students
- 4146Parkside Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 4244Birkwood Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 4343Oakhill Primary AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 328 students
- 4442Barnsley AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary45.1 Attainment 8 · 874 students
- 4541Lift ShaftonBarnsley · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 247 students
- 4640Wombwell Park Street Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 4739The Forest AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 346 students
- 4839Outwood Academy ShaftonBarnsley · Academy Secondary42.0 Attainment 8 · 1,377 students
- 4938Shawlands Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 5037Brampton Cortonwood Infant SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 110 students
- 5137Netherwood AcademyBarnsley · Academy Secondary42.6 Attainment 8 · 1,229 students
- 5237Upperwood AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 5336St Mary's Church of England Primary School, BarnsleyBarnsley · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 5435Outwood Academy CarltonBarnsley · Academy Secondary41.5 Attainment 8 · 1,109 students
- 5535The Mill AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 5635Kexborough Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 5734South Hiendley Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 5833Royston St John Baptist CE PrimaryBarnsley · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 162 students
- 5932West Meadows Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 6030Queens Road AcademyBarnsley · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 6130Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 6230Lift St Helen'sBarnsley · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 6328Kings Oak PrimaryBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 433 students
- 6428Sandhill Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 6527Greenfield Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary– · 251 students
- 6625Ladywood Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 6723All Saints Academy DarfieldBarnsley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 6821Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England SchoolBarnsley · Academy All-through37.5 Attainment 8 · 1,108 students
- 6919St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 141 students
- 7016Athersley North Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 7112Hoyland Springwood Primary SchoolBarnsley · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 159 students
- 727St Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolBarnsley · Local authority Primary0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 94.8 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 2 | Gawber Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 91.3 Top 5% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 3 | Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 90.4 Top 10% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 135 |
| 4 | Birdwell Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.3 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 5 | The Ellis Church of England Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 81.1 Top 25% | – | 227 |
| 6 | Summerfields Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 80.0 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 7 | Mapplewell Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.7 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 343 |
| 8 | Tankersley St Peter's CofE (Aided) Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 78.3 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 9 | Bank End Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 92% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 10 | Burton Road Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 331 |
| 11 | Darton Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 76.8 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,099 |
| 12 | Hunningley Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 76.3 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 426 |
| 13 | Springvale Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 74.3 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 14 | Silkstone Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 73.8 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 15 | Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 16 | Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.5 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 17 | Keresforth Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.4 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 18 | Joseph Locke Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.1 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 19 | Horizon Community College Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,909 |
| 20 | Churchfield Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 62.1 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 21 | Hoyland Common Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.9 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 384 |
| 22 | Wilthorpe Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 60.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 23 | Wellgate Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 24 | Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.2 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 394 |
| 25 | Carlton Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57.1 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 26 | Kirk Balk Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 57.0 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 1,318 |
| 27 | Summer Lane Primary Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | – | 285 |
| 28 | Lift Meadstead Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 29 | Milefield Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 294 |
| 30 | Athersley South Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 31 | Trinity Academy St. Edwards Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 53.3 Top 50% | 26.3% Free school meals | 882 |
| 32 | Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.2 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 33 | Barugh Green Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 34 | Worsbrough Common Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.7 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 35 | Oakwell Rise Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.9 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 36 | Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 50.8 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 172 |
| 37 | Cherry Dale Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.5 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 38 | Laithes Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 308 |
| 39 | Ward Green Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.6 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 40 | High View Primary Learning Centre Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 467 |
| 41 | Parkside Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.6 Lower 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 42 | Birkwood Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.9 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 43 | Oakhill Primary Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.2 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 328 |
| 44 | Barnsley Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 45.1 Attainment 8 | 874 |
| 45 | Lift Shafton Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.9 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 247 |
| 46 | Wombwell Park Street Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 47 | The Forest Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 346 |
| 48 | Outwood Academy Shafton Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 42.0 Attainment 8 | 1,377 |
| 49 | Shawlands Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 37.7 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 50 | Brampton Cortonwood Infant School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 37.3 Lower 50% | – | 110 |
| 51 | Netherwood Academy Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 42.6 Attainment 8 | 1,229 |
| 52 | Upperwood Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 53 | 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 |
| 54 | Outwood Academy Carlton Barnsley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 41.5 Attainment 8 | 1,109 |
| 55 | The Mill Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 56 | Kexborough Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 57 | South Hiendley Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 58 | Royston St John Baptist CE Primary Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 162 |
| 59 | West Meadows Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.8 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 60 | Queens Road Academy Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 61 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 29.8 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 62 | Lift St Helen's Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 29.6 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 63 | Kings Oak Primary Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | – | 433 |
| 64 | Sandhill Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 27.5 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 65 | Greenfield Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | – | 251 |
| 66 | Ladywood Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 67 | All Saints Academy Darfield Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 22.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 68 | 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 |
| 69 | St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 19.3 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 141 |
| 70 | Athersley North Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 16.1 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 71 | Hoyland Springwood Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 12.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 159 |
| 72 | St Helen's Catholic Primary School Barnsley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 6.8 Lower 50% | 0% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 126 |
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Barnsley leads the 2025 list of state schools in Barnsley with a Success Index (England) of 94.8. Of the 72 schools shown, 55 are academy, 17 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber state schools 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 state school in Barnsley?
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among state schools in Barnsley with a Success Index (England) of 94.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 160).
How are state 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.