How many schools are there in Barnsley?

There are 91 schools in Barnsley listed on FindGreatSchools: 77 primary, 11 secondary and 3 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Barnsley?

Under our composite score, Gawber Primary School is the highest-ranked primary school and Penistone Grammar School is the highest-ranked secondary school in Barnsley. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for Barnsley, linked from its section above.

The best schools in Barnsley

Compare 91 schools in Barnsley on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every special school in the area. Top of the list: Gawber Primary School (primary) and Penistone Grammar School (secondary).

Local Authority 91 schools