Kirk Balk School

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name = Kirk Balk School


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head = Val Malcolm
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city = Barnsley
county = South Yorkshire
country = England
postcode = S74 9HX
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gender = Mixed
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upper_age = 16
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website = http://www.barnsley.org/kirkbalk/
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Kirk Balk School is a state school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. It was designated a specialist Technology College in September 2002 and serves the communities of Hoyland, Hoyland Common, Elsecar, Birdwell, Pilley, Tankersley and further afield.

It is situated close to junction 36 of the M1 motorway, within easy reach of Sheffield and Leeds.

The school has developed from an amalgamation of two single-sex secondary schools in 1964, and the introduction of comprehensive entry in 1966.

Performing Arts/Events

The school holds a regular talent contest called Interarts which provides students a platform to showcase skills from years 7-11. It starts with a X-Factor style audition which lead to semi finals and then the final, that are hosted by local judges including dance teachers and musicians which sometimes includes ex-pupils and staff.

External links

* [http://www.barnsley.org/kirkbalk/ School Homepage]