Primary School Places Outside Barnsley

Pupils/students of statutory school age can apply for a place at a primary school outside Barnsley.

How to apply

To apply for a place at a primary school outside Barnsley you must contact the relevant local education authority for details of their policies and procedures.

Helplines

Other local education authorities:

• Doncaster: 01302 737204 / 737234
• Kirklees: 01484 225007 / 8 / 9
• Rotherham: 01709 822505
• Sheffield: 0114 2735766
• Wakefield: 01924 305616 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20

Barnsley admissions contacts:

• 01226 773689
• 01226 773588
• 01226 773677
• 01226 773506

Opening Times/Locations

School Admissions
Education Services
Berneslai Close
Barnsley
S70 2HS

Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

How the customer can help

You can help by supplying accurate information and completing all sections of the common transfer form:

• Primary Transfer Application Form
• Pupil Transfer Form for Primary School

Leaflets

Admission to Primary School: Advice to Parents Booklet 2006/07
Admission to Primary School:Advice to Parents Booklet 2007/08

Distribution Points

BMBC Education Services
Admissions Section,
Berneslai Close,
Barnsley,
S70 2HS

For queries relating to:

Doncaster Schools:
Admissions and Pupil Services
The Directorate of Education and Culture
PO Box 266
The Council House
College Road
Doncaster
DN1 3AD

Kirklees Schools:
School Admissions
Oldgate House
2 Oldgate
Huddersfield
HD1 6QW

Rotherham Schools:
Admissions and Appeals Section
Education Culture and Leisure Services
Norfolk House
Walker Place
Rotherham
S65 1AS

Sheffield Schools:
Pupil Support
Floor 3
Howden House
Union Street
Sheffield
S1 2SH

Wakefield Schools:
School Admissions
City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Education, Libraries and Museums Department
County Hall
Wakefield
WF1 2QL

Legislation

School Standards and Framework Act 1998
Schedule 4 of Education Act 2002
School Admissions code of practice
School admissions appeals code of practice

Websites

Department for Education and Skills - Parents

What happens next

You will receive a letter from the local education authority you have applied to, informing you whether or not your transfer request has been successful.

If you do not wish to accept an offered place you must write and tell the Admissions Section within 10 working days.

Appeals

If you are not offered a place at any of your preferred schools, you can appeal to an independent appeal panel. Contact the individual local education authority for more details.

Owner Officer Contact Details

Admissions Officer
Tel: 01226 773689
Fax: 01226 773682
Email: admissions@barnsley.gov.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the more frequently asked questions with a brief answer. A more detailed answer can be found within the different sections of the Advice to Parents booklet.

1. How do I apply for a primary school place?
   To apply for Barnsley schools complete the common transfer form and return it to the Admissions Officer.
   
2. What if I want to apply for a school outside Barnsley?
   Contact the local education authority where the school is located.
   
3. Can I apply for Barnsley schools and schools outside Barnsley?
   Yes you can, but not on the same common application form - see questions 1 and 2.
   

 

Last modified on 12/11/2008