Lacewood Primary School Catchment Area
Lacewood Primary School is a community primary school in Rotherham, Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 244 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
244
Pupils
250
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Lacewood Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lacewood Primary School?
The catchment area for Lacewood 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 Lacewood 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 →Lacewood Primary School: 250 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Lacewood Primary School has a published admission number of 250 places. 244 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 250, Barnsley's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.1% of pupils at Lacewood 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 →
Lacewood Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Carr Head Lane, Bolton-on-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8DA
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106579
Other Primary Schools in Rotherham
If Lacewood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.
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
Thornhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S61 1TD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lacewood 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.
Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Rotherham · 1.6 miles away
Windhill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Mexborough · 2.5 miles away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Barnsley · 2.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lacewood Primary School
What is the catchment area for Lacewood Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Lacewood 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 Lacewood Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Lacewood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 250 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Lacewood Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lacewood 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 Lacewood Primary School cover? ▾
Lacewood Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, 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 Lacewood Primary School? ▾
Lacewood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.