Barnsley MBC

UK local authority in Yorkshire & Humber, responsible for 95 schools.

Region

Yorkshire & Humber

Type

Metropolitan Borough

LA Code

370

Schools

95 (77 primary, 10 secondary, 1 all-through, 3 special, 1 PRU/AP)

Pupils

34,885

Population

252,784 (51,350 aged 0-17)

Academisation

67 academies, 25 LA-maintained (72.8% academised)

Multi-academy trusts

17 — largest: HCAT (14 schools)

Deprivation (IMD 2019)

Rank 38 of 151 (1 = most deprived)

KS2 2024/25

65% met expected standard, 8% higher standard

KS4 2024/25

Attainment 8: 44, grade 5+ in English & maths: 45%

Inspectorate

Ofsted

Director of Education

Carly Speechley

Website

www.barnsley.gov.uk

Telephone

01226 787787

Sources: DfE KS2 attainment, 2024/25 revised · DfE KS4 performance, 2024/25 revised · GIAS (DfE), Aug 2026 · ONS mid-2025 population estimates