Silkstone Primary School Catchment Area
Silkstone Primary School is a community primary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
198
Pupils
210
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Silkstone Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Silkstone Primary School is set by Barnsley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Silkstone Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LR
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106602
Other Primary Schools in Barnsley
If Silkstone Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
Burton Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S71 2AA
Shawlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S70 6JL
Keresforth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S75 3NU
Springvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 6HJ
Silkstone Common Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · S75 4QT
Jump Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S74 0JW
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Frequently Asked Questions — Silkstone Primary School
Is Silkstone Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Silkstone Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Silkstone Primary School? ▾
Admission to Silkstone 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 Silkstone Primary School cover? ▾
Silkstone Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Silkstone Primary School? ▾
Silkstone Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.