The Best Schools In Barnsley Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Barnsley. These top schools near Barnsley are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Barnsley and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Gawber Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in Barnsley based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Gawber Primary School.

Pupils
212
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
2

Hunningley Primary Academy

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Hunningley Primary Academy is ranked second in Barnsley based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
423
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Barnsley based on our authoritative ranking is Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

Pupils
163
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
4

Bank End Primary Academy

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The school ranked at number four in our Barnsley league table is Bank End Primary Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
219
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
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5

Birdwell Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in Barnsley based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Birdwell Primary School.

Pupils
188
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Barnsley and their catchment areas in Barnsley ranked by School Guide in 2026

  • Gawber Primary School
  • Hunningley Primary Academy
  • Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
  • Bank End Primary Academy
  • Birdwell Primary School

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