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Parkside Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Parkside Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

240

Pupils

262

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Parkside Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Parkside Primary Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Parkside Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QP
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
26.3% of pupils
DfE URN
139084

Other Primary Schools in Barnsley

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Parkside Primary Academy

Is Parkside Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Parkside Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 262 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parkside Primary Academy?

Admission to Parkside Primary Academy 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 Parkside Primary Academy cover?

Parkside Primary Academy 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 Parkside Primary Academy?

Parkside Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.