Outwood Academy Shafton Catchment Area
Outwood Academy Shafton is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1380 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,380
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Outwood Academy Shafton Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Academy Shafton 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 Shafton — School Information
- Full address
- Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8RE
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139211
Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley
If Outwood Academy Shafton is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
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Outwood Academy Carlton Catchment Area
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Kirk Balk Academy Catchment Area
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Netherwood Academy Catchment Area
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Darton Academy Catchment Area
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Horizon Community College Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Academy Shafton
Is Outwood Academy Shafton oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Outwood Academy Shafton currently has 1380 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Academy Shafton? ▾
Admission to Outwood Academy Shafton 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 Shafton cover? ▾
Outwood Academy Shafton 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 Shafton? ▾
Outwood Academy Shafton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.