Kirk Balk Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HXOpen in maps

Kirk Balk Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 3rd of 8 secondary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 January 2020, report published 27 February 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

256 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.0

46.0, 0.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths54.7%

54.7%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths71.5%

71.5%, 6.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc42.2%

42.2%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.13

4.13, 0.04 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,318 pupils on roll, with places for 1,250

Eligible for free school meals29.7%

29.7%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.9%

18.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kirk Balk Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Barnsley Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.1
Netherwood Academy3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.6
Ecclesfield School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5
Chapeltown Academy4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Trinity Academy St. Edwards4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Hayley Craddock
Phone
01226742286
Website
kba.northerneducationtrust.org
Address
West Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HX
Local authority
Barnsley
URN
140979

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.