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Listerdale Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Listerdale Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 358 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

358

Pupils

315

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Listerdale Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Listerdale Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Listerdale Primary Academy is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Listerdale Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 358 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Rotherham publishes the 2027 Listerdale Primary Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Listerdale Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 114% capacity

Listerdale Primary Academy has a published admission number of 315 places. 358 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 114%. At 114% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Rotherham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rotherham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Rotherham 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 Rotherham school admissions →

Listerdale Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Beech Avenue, Brecks, Rotherham, S65 3HN
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
5.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141539

Other Primary Schools in Rotherham

If Listerdale Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Listerdale Primary Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Listerdale Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Listerdale Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Listerdale Primary Academy is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Listerdale Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Listerdale Primary Academy currently has 358 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Listerdale Primary Academy?

Admission to Listerdale Primary Academy is managed by Rotherham. 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 Listerdale Primary Academy cover?

Listerdale Primary Academy is a primary school in Rotherham, 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 Listerdale Primary Academy?

Listerdale Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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