West Riding Academy

Key facts

Phase

Secondary

Type

Academy special converter

Ages

11 to 19

Intake

Mixed

Local authority

Barnsley

Sixth form

Yes

Trust

NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Ardsley Road, Barnsley, S70 4RG

Admissions

• How to apply (opens in a new tab)

  You apply through your council, not the school - even for academies and free schools. Applications close on 31 October, the year before starting.

• Barnsley admissions (opens in a new tab)

  The council publishes the oversubscription criteria and last year’s offer distances, which is the closest thing to knowing your chances.

• If you are refused a place (opens in a new tab)

  You can appeal, and you can join a waiting list at the same time. Accept whatever offer you get first - declining it can leave you with no place at all.

Contact

Headteacher

Richard Hadfield

Address

Ardsley Road, Barnsley, S70 4RG