Schools across Barnsley
Local authority · 98 schools across 5 towns
98
78 primary · 10 secondary
35,125
97% capacity used
35
4 outstanding · 31 good
36,360
1,235 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
75.9%
KS2 Maths
76.9%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
528 spare places
Secondary Schools
563 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
14.4%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
86
2024/25
Absence trend across Barnsley schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
97%
Plans Issued
363
Assessment Requests
718
Tribunal Cases
1
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
52
Lodged
(1.7%)
35
Heard
7
Successful
(20%)
Primary (infant classes)
38
Lodged
(1.4%)
26
Heard
4
Successful
(15%)
Secondary
139
Lodged
(4.9%)
121
Heard
52
Successful
(43%)
Total
191
Lodged
(3.3%)
156
Heard
59
Successful
(38%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.