Gooseacre Primary Academy Catchment Area
Gooseacre Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Rotherham, Barnsley , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 356 pupils, and a capacity of 268 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
356
Pupils
268
Capacity
133%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Gooseacre Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gooseacre 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.
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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 →Gooseacre Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Gooseacre Avenue, Off Merrill Road, Rotherham, S63 0NU
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 43.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138415
Other Primary Schools in Rotherham
If Gooseacre Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.
Lacewood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S63 8DA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · S63 9JY
Badsley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S65 2QS
Blackburn Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S61 2BU
Broom Valley Community School Catchment Area
Community school · S60 2QU
Kimberworth Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S61 1HE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gooseacre Primary Academy
Is Gooseacre Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gooseacre Primary Academy currently has 356 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 268 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gooseacre Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Gooseacre 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 Gooseacre Primary Academy cover? ▾
Gooseacre Primary Academy is a primary school in Rotherham, Barnsley, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gooseacre Primary Academy? ▾
Gooseacre Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.