Ofsted school ratings in Barnsley
In Barnsley (Yorkshire and the Humber), 46 of 49 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 93.9%. That is 6.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 93.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 4
- Good
- 42
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 49
- rank 32/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Barnsley (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Barnsley | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 4 | 8.2% |
| Good | 42 | 85.7% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 4.1% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Barnsley
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 3 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 92.9% |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Special | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Barnsley are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 46 of 49 graded state-funded schools in Barnsley hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 93.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Barnsley have?
- Barnsley has 4 schools rated Outstanding and 42 rated Good, out of 49 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Barnsley?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Barnsley, and 2 rated Requires improvement, out of 49 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Barnsley?
- By phase in Barnsley: 92.9% of 42 primary schools; 100.0% of 6 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Barnsley compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Barnsley ranks 32 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 93.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.