Article: Schools in Barnsley Article Body In Barnsley there are currently 54 nursery units , for children between three and four years of age, attached to local authority schools. Education for children between the ages of five and 11 is provided through: two infant schools (5-7 years) two junior schools (7-11 years) and 77 primary schools (5-11 years) Sixty-three are community schools, 13 are voluntary aided and five are voluntary controlled. Education for young people 11 - 18 is provided through: 5 advanced learning centres one of these, Penistone Grammar ALC, has its own sixth form (11-18) 7 secondary schools (11-16) one academy, and two special schools (for children aged 3-19 years with significant and complex special educational needs) OptionsView map full screenOpen Barnsley Interactive Maps By 2012, as part of 'Remaking Learning' and 'Building Schools for the Future', all our secondary schools will have been replaced by Advanced Learning Centres - new purpose built schools with extended opening hours and state of the art facilities, accessible to all members of the community. You can print a full list of Barnsley schools here. If you'd like further details on any of our schools, please contact the Admissions Team on 01226 773689 or by emailing them at admissions@barnsley.gov.uk. School term dates are available below and related links gives you direct access to school contact details and other useful school related information. School Term/Holiday Dates 2011-12 School Term/Holiday Dates 2012-13 School Term/Holiday Dates 2013-14 Related links Building Schools for the Future Primary Strategy for Change School Organisation Plan How to contact us School Admissions Directorate for Children, Young People and Families Postal address: PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG Telephone: 01226 773689 Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5pm and Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm Email: admissions@barnsley.gov.uk