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Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley S70 3DL
Barnsley Academy is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 910 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Representation.
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Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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