Kirk Balk Academy

Kirk Balk Academy is a secondary school located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The school is mainly intended for students living in its immediate area: Birdwell, Hoyland, Jump, Tankersley, Elsecar and Pilley.The school is an 11-16 Academy teaching a wide curriculum in Lower School (Y7 and 8) with a variety of qualifications in the Upper School (Y9-11), such as: GCSE and BTECA new building for the school was finished in late 2011, allowing the demolition of the old school. This made space for a school field, which is used for Physical Education. Along with the new building, the school changed its name from Kirk Balk School to Kirk Balk Community College, created a new logo, and added a new uniform. In September 2014, the school was renamed Kirk Balk Academy. In March 2015, it was formally converted to academy status, sponsored by the Northern Education Trust. In September 2016 Ms Jo Nolan became the Executive Principal of Kirk Balk Academy and another NET school, Thomas Hepburn Academy. Mr Dean Buckley became the Head of Academy.UniformStudents wear full Academy uniforms at all times on the Academy premises or on an Academy visit, unless otherwise stated. The uniform consists of a blue blazer with the current academy logo embroidered on the front pocket, a white shirt or blouse, a house coloured tie and a pair of black tailored trouser's or a black skirt. The kit worn for Physical Education consists of a navy blue T-shirt with the Academy logo and a pair of navy blue shorts.