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The Robert Ogden School Catchment Area

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

The Robert Ogden School is an other independent special not applicable school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 141 pupils, and a capacity of 165 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

141

Pupils

165

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

The Robert Ogden School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Robert Ogden School?

The catchment area for The Robert Ogden School is the geographic zone Barnsley uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Robert Ogden 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 →

The Robert Ogden School: 165 places, 85% filled: places available

The Robert Ogden School has a published admission number of 165 places. 141 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 165 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barnsley 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 Barnsley school admissions →

The Robert Ogden School: School Information

Full address
Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, S63 0BG
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
DfE URN
106965

Other Not applicable Schools in Barnsley

If The Robert Ogden School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Robert Ogden School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Robert Ogden School

What is the catchment area for The Robert Ogden School?

The catchment area for The Robert Ogden School is the geographic zone Barnsley uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Robert Ogden School oversubscribed?

The Robert Ogden School has a capacity of 165 places and currently has 141 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnsley.

What is the admissions policy for The Robert Ogden School?

Admission to The Robert Ogden 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 The Robert Ogden School cover?

The Robert Ogden School is a not applicable school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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