Best Schools for Teaching Quality in Barnsley
The top 25 schools in Barnsley, ranked by the quality of teaching and academic support, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of August 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Teaching Quality in Barnsley is Upperwood Academy (5.0/5 for Teaching Quality). 25 schools in Barnsley have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Upperwood Academy
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Summerfields Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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West Meadows Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Darton Academy
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Athersley North Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Churchfield Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Greenfield Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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High View Primary Learning Centre
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Kexborough Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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The Ellis Church of England Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Athersley South Primary School
primary •3.1★ overall •4 reviews5.0Teaching Quality -
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Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Kings Oak Primary
primary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Milefield Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •4 reviews4.7Teaching Quality -
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Mapplewell Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Worsbrough Common Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Wellgate Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Queens Road Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Barugh Green Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Lift Shafton
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality -
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Hoyland Springwood Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Teaching Quality
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Barnsley is rated best for Teaching Quality?
Upperwood Academy currently has the highest parent rating for Teaching Quality among schools in Barnsley on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Teaching Quality rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on the quality of teaching and academic support. Only schools with at least one published review are included.