West Riding Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: West Riding Academy
Address: Ardsley Road
Town/City: Barnsley
Postcode: S70 4RG
Country: United Kingdom

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
Trust: Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Richard Hadfield
Capacity: 80
Gender: Mixed

Location and administration

URN: 152330
DfE Number: 370/5950
UKPRN: 10100434
UPRN: 10032787389
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000038)
Constituency: Barnsley South (E14001075)
Electoral Ward: Worsbrough (E05016587)

Easting & Northing: 436492E, 403997N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 55.22" N 1° 27' 2.86" W
Plus Code: 9C5WGGJX+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Barnsley Academy (0.6km)
  2. Bank End Primary Academy (0.7km)
  3. The Mill Academy (0.9km)
  4. Hunningley Primary Academy (1.2km)
  5. The Forest Academy (1.2km)
  6. Ward Green Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Oakhill Primary Academy (1.9km)
  8. Worsbrough Common Primary School (2.0km)
  9. Oakwell Rise Primary Academy (2.3km)
  10. High View Primary Learning Centre (2.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Ella Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kathryn Mary Esberger - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Martin James Grinold - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Mr Richard Hadfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kerry James - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.
  • Ms Kizzy Jaycock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Ms Bridget Parrott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Mr Richard Webster - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2030.