Balby Central Primary Academy Catchment Area
Balby Central Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
445
Pupils
480
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Balby Central Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Balby Central Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Doncaster catchment area documents →Balby Central Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Littlemoor Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0LL
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143962
Other Primary Schools in Doncaster
If Balby Central Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.
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Wadworth Primary School Catchment Area
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Stainforth Kirton Lane Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Balby Central Primary Academy
Is Balby Central Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Balby Central Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Balby Central Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Balby Central Primary Academy is managed by Doncaster. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Balby Central Primary Academy cover? ▾
Balby Central Primary Academy is a primary school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Balby Central Primary Academy? ▾
Balby Central Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.