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30 nearest schools to S70 1UF
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Queens Road Academy 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Forest Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bank End Primary Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Ward Green Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Burton Road Primary School 331 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Joseph Locke Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Shawlands Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Mill Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Greenacre School 340 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Summer Lane Primary 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Horizon Community College 1,909 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards 882 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wilthorpe Primary School 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Lift St Helen's 183 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Springwell Special Academy 136 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Springwell Alternative Academy 57 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 4–16 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Gawber Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| Keresforth Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Athersley South Primary School 306 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School 1,108 pupils | All-through | 3–16 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Laithes Primary School 308 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.