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Carlton Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Carlton Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 317 pupils, and a capacity of 332 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

317

Pupils

332

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Carlton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Carlton 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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Carlton Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Fish Dam Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
22.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139083

Other Primary Schools in Barnsley

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Carlton Primary Academy

Is Carlton Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Carlton Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 332 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Carlton Primary Academy?

Admission to Carlton 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 Carlton Primary Academy cover?

Carlton 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 Carlton Primary Academy?

Carlton Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.