Gawber Primary School Catchment Area
Gawber Primary School is a community primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
212
Pupils
210
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Gawber Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Gawber 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 →Gawber Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2RJ
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106603
Other Primary Schools in Barnsley
If Gawber 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 — Gawber Primary School
Is Gawber Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gawber Primary School currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gawber Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gawber 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 Gawber Primary School cover? ▾
Gawber 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 Gawber Primary School? ▾
Gawber Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.