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Trinity Academy St. Edwards Catchment Area

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

Trinity Academy St. Edwards is a free s secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 717 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

717

Pupils

900

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Trinity Academy St. Edwards Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trinity Academy St. Edwards?

The catchment area for Trinity Academy St. Edwards is the geographic zone Barnsley uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Trinity Academy St. Edwards is managed by Barnsley and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Trinity Academy St. Edwards: 900 places, 80% filled: places available

Trinity Academy St. Edwards has a published admission number of 900 places. 717 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25% of pupils at Trinity Academy St. Edwards are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Barnsley.

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 →

Trinity Academy St. Edwards: School Information

Full address
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP
Local authority
Barnsley
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
148561

Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley

If Trinity Academy St. Edwards is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Barnsley

Trinity Academy St. Edwards shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Barnsley. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Trinity Academy St. Edwards 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: Trinity Academy St. Edwards

What is the catchment area for Trinity Academy St. Edwards?

The catchment area for Trinity Academy St. Edwards is the geographic zone Barnsley uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Barnsley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Trinity Academy St. Edwards oversubscribed?

Trinity Academy St. Edwards has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 717 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnsley.

What is the admissions policy for Trinity Academy St. Edwards?

Trinity Academy St. Edwards uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Trinity Academy St. Edwards cover?

Trinity Academy St. Edwards is a secondary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trinity Academy St. Edwards?

Trinity Academy St. Edwards was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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