Outwood Academy Carlton Catchment Area
Outwood Academy Carlton is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1130 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,130
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Outwood Academy Carlton Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Academy Carlton 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 →Outwood Academy Carlton — School Information
- Full address
- Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3EW
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139210
Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley
If Outwood Academy Carlton is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy Carlton
Is Outwood Academy Carlton oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Outwood Academy Carlton currently has 1130 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Carlton? ▾
Admission to Outwood Academy Carlton 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 Outwood Academy Carlton cover? ▾
Outwood Academy Carlton is a secondary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Outwood Academy Carlton? ▾
Outwood Academy Carlton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.