Lift Meadstead Catchment Area
Lift Meadstead is a academy sponsor led primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
210
Pupils
210
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Lift Meadstead Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lift Meadstead 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 →Lift Meadstead — School Information
- Full address
- Meadstead Drive, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4JS
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 42.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139132
Other Primary Schools in Barnsley
If Lift Meadstead 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 — Lift Meadstead
Is Lift Meadstead oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lift Meadstead currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lift Meadstead? ▾
Admission to Lift Meadstead 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 Lift Meadstead cover? ▾
Lift Meadstead 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 Lift Meadstead? ▾
Lift Meadstead was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.