What did Ofsted judge Thurlstone Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Thurlstone Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Thurlstone Primary School?

Thurlstone Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.

What ages does Thurlstone Primary School take?

Thurlstone Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Thurlstone Primary School located?

Thurlstone Primary School is located in Sheffield, S36 9RD, Barnsley.

How do I apply to Thurlstone Primary School?

Thurlstone Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Thurlstone Primary School?

When Thurlstone Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — First, to Looked After Children (LAC), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC), and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC); 2. Sibling — Second, to children with brothers and/or sisters attending the school on the proposed date of admission. Siblings must be attending in Reception to Year 11 at the time of admission; this does not include Penistone post-16 centre; 3. Distance from the school — Third, to children living nearest the school; the distance to be measured by a straight line between the centre point of the child’s ordinary place of residence and the main entrance to the school building. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the centre point of the home to the main entrance of the school building.

What is the largest ethnic background at Thurlstone Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.6% of pupils at Thurlstone Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Thurlstone Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — First, to Looked After Children (LAC), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC), and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC).
2Sibling — Second, to children with brothers and/or sisters attending the school on the proposed date of admission. Siblings must be attending in Reception to Year 11 at the time of admission; this does not include Penistone post-16 centre.
3Distance from the school — Third, to children living nearest the school; the distance to be measured by a straight line between the centre point of the child’s ordinary place of residence and the main entrance to the school building.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from the centre point of the home to the main entrance of the school building.

Barnsley Council is the admission authority for its community and voluntary controlled schools. It does NOT operate catchment areas or feeder schools for them — after looked-after children and siblings, places are decided purely on straight-line distance. Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school are admitted before these criteria are applied. Academies and voluntary aided schools set their own criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Thurlstone Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Thurlstone Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Thurlstone Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Thurlstone Primary School?: Thurlstone Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thurlstone Primary School take?: Thurlstone Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Thurlstone Primary School located?: Thurlstone Primary School is located in Sheffield, S36 9RD, Barnsley.
How do I apply to Thurlstone Primary School?: Thurlstone Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Thurlstone Primary School?: When Thurlstone Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — First, to Looked After Children (LAC), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC), and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC); 2. Sibling — Second, to children with brothers and/or sisters attending the school on the proposed date of admission. Siblings must be attending in Reception to Year 11 at the time of admission; this does not include Penistone post-16 centre; 3. Distance from the school — Third, to children living nearest the school; the distance to be measured by a straight line between the centre point of the child’s ordinary place of residence and the main entrance to the school building. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the centre point of the home to the main entrance of the school building.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thurlstone Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.6% of pupils at Thurlstone Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Thurlstone Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — First, to Looked After Children (LAC), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC), and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC).
2Sibling — Second, to children with brothers and/or sisters attending the school on the proposed date of admission. Siblings must be attending in Reception to Year 11 at the time of admission; this does not include Penistone post-16 centre.
3Distance from the school — Third, to children living nearest the school; the distance to be measured by a straight line between the centre point of the child’s ordinary place of residence and the main entrance to the school building.

If two applications tie: Straight-line distance from the centre point of the home to the main entrance of the school building.

Thurlstone Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Thurlstone Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Thurlstone Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Thurlstone Primary School?: Thurlstone Primary School has 182 pupils on roll.
What ages does Thurlstone Primary School take?: Thurlstone Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Thurlstone Primary School located?: Thurlstone Primary School is located in Sheffield, S36 9RD, Barnsley.
How do I apply to Thurlstone Primary School?: Thurlstone Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Thurlstone Primary School?: When Thurlstone Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — First, to Looked After Children (LAC), Previously Looked After Children (PLAC), and children who have been in state care outside of England (IPLAC); 2. Sibling — Second, to children with brothers and/or sisters attending the school on the proposed date of admission. Siblings must be attending in Reception to Year 11 at the time of admission; this does not include Penistone post-16 centre; 3. Distance from the school — Third, to children living nearest the school; the distance to be measured by a straight line between the centre point of the child’s ordinary place of residence and the main entrance to the school building. The school offers 25 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Straight-line distance from the centre point of the home to the main entrance of the school building.
What is the largest ethnic background at Thurlstone Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 95.6% of pupils at Thurlstone Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Daisy Chain Pre School

Nursery

Outstanding

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How places are decided at Thurlstone Primary School

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