Waterton Newstead Academy Catchment Area
Waterton Newstead Academy is an other independent special not applicable school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 39 pupils, and a capacity of 65 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
4-11
Age range
39
Pupils
65
Capacity
60%
Fill rate
Waterton Newstead Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Waterton Newstead Academy?
The catchment area for Waterton Newstead Academy 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 Waterton Newstead Academy 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 →Waterton Newstead Academy: 65 places, 60% filled: places available
Waterton Newstead Academy has a published admission number of 65 places. 39 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 65 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 →
Waterton Newstead Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Newstead Road, Athersley, Barnsley, S71 3NA
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- DfE URN
- 149725
Other Not applicable Schools in Barnsley
If Waterton Newstead Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
The Robert Ogden School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · S63 0BG
Springwell Special Academy Catchment Area
Academy special converter · S71 2AY
Springwell Alternative Academy Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · S71 2AY
Greenacre School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · S70 6RG
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Waterton Newstead 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.
Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd) Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · Wakefield · 3.6 miles away
Compass Community School Hemsworth Catchment Area
Other independent special school · · 5.4 miles away
Edan Court School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Huddersfield · 5.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Waterton Newstead Academy
What is the catchment area for Waterton Newstead Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Waterton Newstead Academy 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 Waterton Newstead Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Waterton Newstead Academy has a capacity of 65 places and currently has 39 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnsley.
What is the admissions policy for Waterton Newstead Academy? ▾
Admission to Waterton Newstead Academy 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 Waterton Newstead Academy cover? ▾
Waterton Newstead Academy is a not applicable 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.