Barnsley is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 97 schools — 77 primary, 10 secondary, educating around 33,916 pupils. The median teacher salary across Barnsley's state-funded schools is £46,555 (2024-25). There are currently 16 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Barnsley.
Barnsley at a glance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Nation
- England
- Total schools
- 97
- Primary schools
- 77
- Secondary schools
- 10
- Pupils (state-funded)
- 33,916
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,734
- Pupil–teacher ratio
- 20.5 (England 18.6)
- Median teacher pay
- £46,555
- Spend per pupil
- £6,936
- Open teaching jobs
- 16
Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.
Schools map — Barnsley
97 schools in Barnsley plotted by location.
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Teaching in Barnsley
Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).
Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.
School spending in Barnsley
Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).
Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.
Key services in Barnsley
Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Barnsley.
Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Barnsley’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.
Schools in Barnsley
Gawber Primary School
Barnsley, Barnsley· S75 2RJ
212 pupils
KS2: 80% met expected standard
Hunningley Primary Academy
Barnsley, Barnsley· S70 3DT
423 pupils
KS2: 87% met expected standard
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
The Forest Academy
Barnsley, Barnsley· S70 3NG
352 pupils
KS2: 70% met expected standard
Trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Barnsley, Barnsley· S70 6FP
717 pupils
Trust: TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Astrea Academy Dearne
Rotherham, Barnsley· S63 9EW
1,106 pupils
Attainment 8: 40.2
Trust: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Athersley North Primary School
Barnsley, Barnsley· S71 3NB
289 pupils
KS2: 49% met expected standard
Teaching jobs in Barnsley
View 16 open teaching jobs in Barnsley →Barnsley: frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Barnsley?
Barnsley has 97 schools, including 77 primary and 10 secondary schools, educating around 33,916 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).
What is the average teacher salary in Barnsley?
The median teacher salary across Barnsley's state-funded schools is £46,555 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), below the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.5, against an England average of 18.6.
Who employs teachers in Barnsley?
It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Barnsley local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Barnsley through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.
How do I apply for a school place in Barnsley?
Apply through Barnsley's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Barnsley by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.
Are there teaching jobs in Barnsley?
Yes — there are currently 16 open teaching vacancies in Barnsley. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.