Mapplewell Primary School Catchment Area
Mapplewell Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
348
Pupils
270
Capacity
129%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Mapplewell Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Mapplewell Primary School 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 →Mapplewell Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6BB
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147718
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If Mapplewell Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mapplewell Primary School
Is Mapplewell Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Mapplewell Primary School currently has 348 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Mapplewell Primary School? ▾
Admission to Mapplewell 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 Mapplewell Primary School cover? ▾
Mapplewell Primary School 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 Mapplewell Primary School? ▾
Mapplewell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.