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18 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of S70 6, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near S70 6

18 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of S70 6, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Joseph Locke Primary School

    State primary · Barnsley · 0.14 miles

    77of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.14 miles · results: top 22% in England

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.6 of 20 points

      0.14 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Shawlands Primary School

    State primary · Barnsley · 0.14 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.14 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.6 of 20 points

      0.14 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Barnsley · 0.14 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.14 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.6 of 20 points

      0.14 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Worsbrough Common Primary School

    State primary · Barnsley · 0.99 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 46% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 14,817 state schools in England: 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      0.99 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Gawber Primary School

    State primary · Barnsley · 1.0 miles

    68of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 12% in England · places reached 0.71 miles in 2026

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters11.9 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.71 miles away; this school is 1.00 miles from the middle of S70 6, further than that. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Bank End Primary Academy

    State primary · Barnsley · 1.9 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 2% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters19.8 of 20 points

      Top 2% of 14,817 state schools in England: 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.4 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 3.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Wilthorpe Primary School

    State primary · Barnsley · 1.2 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.6 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. The Forest Academy

    State primary · Barnsley · 1.7 miles

    63of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.9 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. The Mill Academy

    State primary · Barnsley · 1.7 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.9 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley

    State primary · Church of England · Barnsley · 0.43 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.43 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.7 of 20 points

      0.43 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near S70 6

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of S70 6, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Horizon Community College

    State secondary · Barnsley · 0.36 miles

    75of 100

    Places reached 4.51 miles in 2026 · 0.36 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2023)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters8.9 of 20 points

      Better than 44% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.6 of 20 points

      0.36 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 4.51 miles away; this school is 0.36 miles from the middle of S70 6, closer than that. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 17.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Trinity Academy St. Edwards

    State secondary · Church of England · Barnsley · 0.24 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.24 miles · results: top 19% in England

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters16.4 of 20 points

      Top 19% of 3,223 state schools in England: Attainment 8 of 53.4 in 2025/26 (England 47.4). No Progress 8 is published for it, so this is Attainment 8. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 172 of 253. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 37.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Darton Academy

    State secondary · Barnsley · 3.1 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 23% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters15.6 of 20 points

      Top 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.5 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 33.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Barnsley Academy

    State secondary · Christian · Barnsley · 2.0 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters4.2 of 20 points

      Better than 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.39 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 68.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Outwood Academy Carlton

    State secondary · Barnsley · 3.3 miles

    50of 100

    Places reached 5.98 miles in 2026 · 3.3 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.25 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.6 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 5.98 miles away; this school is 3.34 miles from the middle of S70 6, closer than that. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 77.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Kirk Balk Academy

    State secondary · Barnsley · 3.8 miles

    48of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2020) · places reached 2.85 miles in 2026 · results: better than 40% of schools in England

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters8.1 of 20 points

      Better than 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.7 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters13.3 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.85 miles away; this school is 3.81 miles from the middle of S70 6, further than that. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 106.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Netherwood Academy

    State secondary · Barnsley · 4.2 miles

    48of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · classes of 26 on average

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.41 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.1 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 46.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

    State all-through · Church of England/Roman Catholic · Barnsley · 2.5 miles

    34of 100

    Places reached 1.68 miles in 2026 · 2.5 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 34
    • Resultsmatters1.2 of 20 points

      Better than 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.74 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.68 miles away; this school is 2.52 miles from the middle of S70 6, further than that. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 36.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Outwood Academy Shafton

    State secondary · Barnsley · 4.6 miles

    28of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 24 on average · results: better than 18% of schools in England

    How it scored 28
    • Resultsmatters3.6 of 20 points

      Better than 18% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.44 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of S70 6, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.11 miles away; this school is 4.61 miles from the middle of S70 6, further than that. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 40.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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