We offer 15 hours (5 Morning Sessions or 5 Afternoon Sessions) and a limited number of 30 hours (full-time) Nursery places.
Children can be admitted to Nursery at the beginning of the term after they become three providing that there is a place available. Children are admitted purely by age.
Parents can apply for a Nursery place the term after their child turns two years of age.
Applications for Nursery can be made via the Barnsley Council website:
Please note that attendance at our Nursery does not automatically guarantee a place in our school.
Under rules issued by the Government, parents have the right to apply for a place at any school in Barnsley or the surrounding district regardless of their address. It is necessary to apply during the Autumn Term for children of statutory school age who will be eligible for primary school starting the following September.
Information on the school's admissions policy and procedure for applying for a school place can be found in the Admission Policy:
We are consulting on our Determined Admissions Arrangements for all schools under Pioneer Academies Community Trust regarding Admission Arrangements for 2027-28.
The admissions arrangements are set out in the Trust's Admissions Policy. For Parkside Primary, Carlton Primary, and Summerfields Primary we are proposing no change to the current arrangements. However, for Greenfield Primary we are proposing to reduce the Published Admission Number (PAN) from 40 to 30 with effect from September 2027 and for all subsequent years. This change is in response to the projected fall in pupil numbers within the local area.
Please note Carlton Primary's PAN was reduced from 40 to 30 in 2020, although the school has taken additional children over PAN in recent years. This consultation is also to confirm that the PAN remains at 30.
A full copy of the proposed admission arrangements and coordinated scheme can be found on the school websites;
This consultation will end at 4pm on 31st January 2026, please submit any responses to:
Email - trust@pioneeract.org.uk
The admission arrangements for all PACT schools for 2027-28 will be determined by 28th February 2026 and published by 15th March.
Thank you for your continued support.
Harry Wood
​CEO
Pioneer Academies Community Trust
Fish Dam Lane
Carlton
S71 3HF
01226 723691