Schools in Barnsley

In Barnsley, we have 55 nursery units. These are for children between three and four years of age. They're attached to primary schools.

Education for children between the ages of 5 and 11 is provided in 77 primary schools. 38 of these are academies.

For young people 11 to 18, education is provided by nine advanced learning centres. Four of these are academies.

Holy Trinity 3 to 16 Catholic and Church of England (VA) is an all-through school. It admits children from ages 3 to 16.

Penistone Grammar ALC has its own sixth form (11 to 18).

Two special school academies and one alternative academy provide education for children aged 3 to 19. It provides tuition for those who have significant and complex special educational needs.

You can find full details of all our schools and academies below.

If you'd like more details about any of them, please contact the school directly. You can also contact our Admissions Team.  

If you need details about school holidays, please see our school terms and holidays page.