West Riding Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Ardsley Road
 Barnsley S70 4RG

School Type

Phase: Sixth Form (ages 11-19)
Type: Special Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Special
Established: 2026
History: Split from Kenwood Academy
Trust: Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Richard Hadfield (since April 2026)
Sex: Mixed
Local child deprivation rate: 23.4% (4km radius)

Location and Administration

Authority: Barnsley
Constituency: Barnsley East
Electoral Ward: Worsbrough

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
 
 

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