Barnsley has 11 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 91% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 15 May 2024. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 9 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards | Outstanding | 15 May 2024 | S70 |
| Astrea Academy Dearne | Good | 11 May 2023 | S63 |
| Barnsley Academy | Good | 29 Jan 2020 | S70 |
| Darton Academy | Good | 9 Feb 2023 | S75 |
| Horizon Community College | Good | 22 May 2018 | S70 |
| Kirk Balk Academy | Good | 22 Jan 2020 | S74 |
| Netherwood Academy | Good | 13 Mar 2024 | S73 |
| Outwood Academy Carlton | Good | 17 Jan 2019 | S71 |
| Outwood Academy Shafton | Good | 24 Jan 2018 | S72 |
| Penistone Grammar School | Good | 10 Oct 2017 | S36 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School | Requires improvement | 22 Sept 2022 | S71 |