Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Catchment Area
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield is a academy sponsor led primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 221 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
221
Pupils
210
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 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.
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- Full address
- Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9LT
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143940
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Frequently Asked Questions — Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Is Outwood Primary Academy Darfield oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Outwood Primary Academy Darfield currently has 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Outwood Primary Academy Darfield? ▾
Admission to Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 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 Primary Academy Darfield cover? ▾
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield 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 Outwood Primary Academy Darfield? ▾
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.