Sandhill Primary School Catchment Area
Sandhill Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 245 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
245
Pupils
270
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Sandhill Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sandhill Primary School 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.
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 →Sandhill Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Dearne Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EQ
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 43% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141917
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sandhill Primary School
Is Sandhill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sandhill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sandhill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sandhill Primary School 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 Sandhill Primary School cover? ▾
Sandhill Primary School 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 Sandhill Primary School? ▾
Sandhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.