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
What is the catchment area for Birkwood Primary School?
The catchment area for Birkwood Primary School is the geographic zone Barnsley uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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.
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Birkwood Primary School has a published admission number of 339 places. 417 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 123%. At 123% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Barnsley allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.7% of pupils at Birkwood Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barnsley.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Barnsley publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Barnsley school admissions →
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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Birkwood Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Cherry Dale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnsley · 1.0 miles away
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnsley · 2.2 miles away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Barnsley · 2.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Birkwood Primary School
What is the catchment area for Birkwood Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Birkwood Primary School is the geographic zone Barnsley uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
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.