Birkwood Primary School Catchment Area
Birkwood Primary School is a community primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 417 pupils, and a capacity of 339 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
417
Pupils
339
Capacity
123%
Fill rate
Birkwood Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Birkwood Primary School is set by Barnsley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
Find Barnsley catchment area documents →Birkwood Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Darfield Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8HG
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 30.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106620
Other Primary Schools in Barnsley
If Birkwood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
Burton Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S71 2AA
Shawlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S70 6JL
Keresforth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S75 3NU
Springvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 6HJ
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S75 4QT
Jump Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S74 0JW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birkwood Primary School
Is Birkwood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Birkwood Primary School currently has 417 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 339 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Birkwood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Birkwood Primary School 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 Birkwood Primary School cover? ▾
Birkwood Primary School 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.