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Queens Road Academy Catchment Area

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

Queens Road Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 216 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

210

Pupils

216

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Queens Road Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Queens Road 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: 97% 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 →

Queens Road Academy — School Information

Full address
Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AR
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
27.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139230

Other Primary Schools in Barnsley

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Queens Road Academy

Is Queens Road Academy oversubscribed?

Queens Road Academy is operating close to its capacity of 216 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queens Road Academy?

Admission to Queens Road 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 Queens Road Academy cover?

Queens Road 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 Queens Road Academy?

Queens Road Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.