Springwood Primary Academy Catchment Area
Springwood Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Sheffield, Rotherham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 239 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
239
Pupils
210
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2018
Springwood Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springwood Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Springwood Primary Academy is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Springwood Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Springwood Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 239 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 114%. At 114% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Rotherham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31% of pupils at Springwood Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rotherham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Rotherham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Rotherham school admissions →
Springwood Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Aughton Lane, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2AL
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142139
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Springwood Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Oxspring Primary School Catchment Area
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Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
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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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springwood Primary Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springwood Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Springwood Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Springwood Primary Academy is the geographic zone Rotherham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Springwood Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Springwood Primary Academy currently has 239 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Springwood Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Springwood Primary Academy is managed by Rotherham. 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 Springwood Primary Academy cover? ▾
Springwood Primary Academy is a primary school in Sheffield, Rotherham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springwood Primary Academy? ▾
Springwood Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.