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Bank End Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bank End Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 231 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

219

Pupils

231

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Bank End Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bank End Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bank End Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Underwood Avenue, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4AZ
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
50.2% of pupils
DfE URN
144036

Other Primary Schools in Barnsley

If Bank End Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bank End Primary Academy

Is Bank End Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Bank End Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 231 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bank End Primary Academy?

Admission to Bank End Primary Academy is managed by Barnsley. 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 Bank End Primary Academy cover?

Bank End Primary Academy is a primary school in Barnsley, 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 Bank End Primary Academy?

Bank End Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.