Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Sheffield, Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 518 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
518
Pupils
600
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Barnsley and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BS
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136941
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Oxspring Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 8YW
Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9LN
Thurlstone Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9RD
Thurgoland Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · S35 7AL
Aston Fence Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S13 9ZD
Wales Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S26 5QG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School
Is Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 518 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnsley.
What is the admissions policy for Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School cover? ▾
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, 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 Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.