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30 nearest schools to S70 4RG
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Riding Academy | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Bank End Primary Academy 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Barnsley Academy 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Mill Academy 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Forest Academy 346 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hunningley Primary Academy 426 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ward Green Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Oakhill Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Worsbrough Common Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Oakwell Rise Primary Academy 236 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| High View Primary Learning Centre 467 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Queens Road Academy 208 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Jump Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange 394 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Birdwell Primary School 191 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Kings Oak Primary 433 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Trinity Academy St. Edwards 882 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 2.1 mi |
| Joseph Locke Primary School 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Shawlands Primary School 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Greenacre School 340 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–19 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School 126 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Kirk Balk Academy 1,318 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| West Meadows Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Burton Road Primary School 331 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Greenfield Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Netherwood Academy 1,229 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 2.2 mi |
| The Ellis Church of England Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.3 mi |
| Hoyland Common Primary School 384 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley 208 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 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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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.