Thurlstone Primary School Catchment Area
Thurlstone Primary School is a community primary school in Sheffield, Barnsley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 182 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
182
Pupils
175
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Thurlstone Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thurlstone Primary School?
The catchment area for Thurlstone Primary School is the geographic zone Barnsley 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. 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 Thurlstone 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.
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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 →Thurlstone Primary School: at or above its 175 place limit
Thurlstone Primary School has a published admission number of 175 places. 182 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 175 places. Barnsley allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sheffield.
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 →
Thurlstone Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 9RD
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106588
Other Primary Schools in Sheffield
If Thurlstone Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Oxspring Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 8YW
Millhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S36 9LN
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
Todwick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · S26 1HJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Thurlstone Primary 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.
Springvale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Barnsley · 1.6 miles away
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Huddersfield · 2.2 miles away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Huddersfield · 3.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thurlstone Primary School
What is the catchment area for Thurlstone Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Thurlstone Primary School is the geographic zone Barnsley 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. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Thurlstone Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Thurlstone Primary School currently has 182 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 175 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thurlstone Primary School? ▾
Admission to Thurlstone 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 Thurlstone Primary School cover? ▾
Thurlstone Primary School is a primary school in Sheffield, 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 Thurlstone Primary School? ▾
Thurlstone Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.