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Schools in S36 postcode district

Schools in postcode district S36. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider S36 area.

Covers: Deepcar, Hoylandswaine, Millhouse Green, Oxspring, Penistone, Stocksbridge, and Thurlstone

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of S36. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

13state-funded schools in S36, Barnsley

  • 11Primary
  • 2Secondary
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. S36 covers the schools and averages on this page. Barnsley is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for S36

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in S36, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • Deprivation near schoolsAbout average deprivation for EnglandIMD band 5 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in S36
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good6 of 7 graded Good or Outstanding (13 schools in S36)Schools in postcode district S36

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with S36 and Barnsley.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£172,458 (+2.8% year on year)Postcode district S36 (where available)

Postcode district S36

Schools and other averages for postcode district S36. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
13 (11 primary, 2 secondary)
Average attendance
95.7%
Average free school meals
15.8%
Average SEN
16.7%
Average EAL
2.1%
Deprivation around local schools
About average deprivation for England
Average house price
£172,458 (+2.8% year on year)

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked May 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Barnsley. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 13 schools in postcode district S36. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in

How far from the S36 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in S36 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from S36 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every S36 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In S36, 8 of 13 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use S36 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 13 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 2 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of S36 centre

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Each card shows key statistics for that school. If you are unsure what a figure means, see the data guide at the bottom of the page.

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  • Oxspring Primary School

    Sheffield Road, Oxspring, Sheffield S36 8YW

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from S36 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    132
    Free school meals
    9.1%
    SEN
    15.9%
    EAL
    0.8%
    Attendance
    97.4%
    Persistent absence
    3.7%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Springvale Primary School

    Sheffield Road, Penistone, Barnsley S36 6HJ

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.4 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    239
    Free school meals
    11.2%
    SEN
    9.6%
    EAL
    1.7%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    4.5%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    80% met expected standard (KS2)
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  • Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School

    High Street, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6BS

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.6 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    518
    Free school meals
    13.2%
    SEN
    16.4%
    EAL
    1.9%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    4.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    74% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School

    Pot House Lane, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1EJ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    3–7
    Trust
    PEAK EDGE
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    252
    Free school meals
    23.9%
    SEN
    12.9%
    EAL
    0.9%
    Attendance
    93.7%
    Persistent absence
    17.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • St Ann's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

    McIntyre Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1DG

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good

    Standards maintained

    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    96
    Free school meals
    16.7%
    SEN
    24%
    EAL
    3.1%
    Attendance
    94.4%
    Persistent absence
    15.7%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Stocksbridge Junior School

    Cedar Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S36 1AS

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    7–11
    Trust
    CHORUS EDUCATION TRUST
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (May 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    2.1 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    292
    Free school meals
    26.4%
    SEN
    20.2%
    EAL
    3.8%
    Attendance
    94.9%
    Persistent absence
    12.8%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    70% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Thurlstone Primary School

    Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield S36 9RD

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding

    Still judged Outstanding — latest visit raised some concerns (see full report).

    View on Ofsted

    2.4 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    182
    Free school meals
    6%
    SEN
    15.9%
    EAL
    0.5%
    Attendance
    96.9%
    Persistent absence
    7.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    37% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Royd Nursery and Infant School

    Carr Road, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2PR

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–7
    Ofsted
    Area judgements

    New inspection format — no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Nov 2024): no overall grade — quality of education and leadership and management good; behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    2.5 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    207
    Free school meals
    22.1%
    SEN
    10.6%
    EAL
    3.9%
    Attendance
    95.8%
    Persistent absence
    7.4%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    No KS2 at this school
    Visit school website

  • Hoylandswaine Primary School

    Haigh Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield S36 7JJ

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    HCAT
    Ofsted
    Good

    Still judged Good — latest visit raised some concerns (see full report).

    View on Ofsted

    2.5 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    107
    Free school meals
    3.7%
    SEN
    12.6%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · ASD
    EAL
    0%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    6.3%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    85% met expected standard (KS2)

  • Deepcar St John's Church of England Junior School

    St Margaret Avenue, Deepcar, Sheffield S36 2TE

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    7–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.5 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    174
    Free school meals
    25.9%
    SEN
    25.3%
    EAL
    5.2%
    Attendance
    95.6%
    Persistent absence
    9.7%
    Admissions
    Often has places
    Attainment
    66% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

  • Millhouse Primary School

    Lee Lane, Millhouse Green, Sheffield S36 9LN

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.9 milesstraight-line from S36 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    110
    Free school meals
    18.2%
    SEN
    20.9%
    EAL
    0.9%
    Attendance
    96.4%
    Persistent absence
    6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    73% met expected standard (KS2)
    Visit school website

Common questions about schools in S36

How many schools are in the S36 postcode district?
We list 13 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with S36: 11 primary, 2 secondary. Independent schools are not included.
What areas does S36 cover?
Postcode district S36 spans Deepcar, Hoylandswaine, Millhouse Green, Oxspring, Penistone, Stocksbridge, and Thurlstone. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in S36?
Among schools on this page: 6 Good, 1 Inadequate, and 6 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is average attendance like in S36?
Across schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.7% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are primary schools in S36 oversubscribed?
Indicative labels from published roll numbers versus capacity (not a guarantee of a place): 8 usually oversubscribed; 2 about average pressure; 3 often have places. Always confirm with the school and Barnsley admissions team.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for S36 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published inspection grade, inspection date where we have it, and a link to the school’s page on the Ofsted reports site.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Crime for the whole council compared with England, deprivation near schools in this postcode district, and how local schools fare in Ofsted inspections. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.