Best Schools for Wellbeing in Barnsley
The top 25 schools in Barnsley, ranked by pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, based on verified reviews from real parents.
As of October 2026, the highest parent-rated school for Wellbeing in Barnsley is Upperwood Academy (5.0/5 for Wellbeing). 25 schools in Barnsley have enough parent reviews to be ranked.
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Upperwood Academy
primary •5.0★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Worsbrough Common Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Summerfields Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Elsecar Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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West Meadows Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Royston St John Baptist CE Primary
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Churchfield Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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The Mill Academy
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School
primary •4.6★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Greenfield Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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High View Primary Learning Centre
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Kexborough Primary School
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
primary •4.5★ overall •2 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Athersley South Primary School
primary •3.1★ overall •4 reviews5.0Wellbeing -
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Bank End Primary Academy
primary •4.6★ overall •4 reviews4.7Wellbeing -
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Springwell Special Academy
special •4.5★ overall •4 reviews4.7Wellbeing -
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The Ellis Church of England Primary School
primary •4.4★ overall •4 reviews4.7Wellbeing -
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Springwell Alternative Academy
secondary •4.3★ overall •4 reviews4.7Wellbeing -
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Mapplewell Primary School
primary •4.8★ overall •3 reviews4.5Wellbeing -
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Wellgate Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Wellbeing -
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Darton Academy
secondary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Wellbeing -
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Barugh Green Primary School
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Wellbeing -
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Lift Shafton
primary •4.7★ overall •3 reviews4.5Wellbeing
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Frequently asked questions
Which school in Barnsley is rated best for Wellbeing?
Upperwood Academy currently has the highest parent rating for Wellbeing among schools in Barnsley on SchoolBrowse.
How are these Wellbeing rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on verified parent reviews scoring each school on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing. Only schools with at least one published review are included.