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Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

163

Pupils

140

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Barnsley and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4HB
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
1.2% of pupils
DfE URN
106627

Other Primary Schools in Barnsley

If Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.