Question 1

What schools serve West Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 schools in West Yorkshire, Wakefield — including Ackworth School, Silcoates School, Compass Community School North, Broadbeck Learning Centre, Rida Girls High School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in West Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

West Yorkshire has 0 primary schools and 0 secondary schools. There are also 6 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in West Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in West Yorkshire, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for West Yorkshire schools are set by Wakefield and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Wakefield admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in West Yorkshire?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in West Yorkshire are set by Wakefield as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in West Yorkshire

Other Schools in West Yorkshire (6)

Ackworth School

Silcoates School

Compass Community School North

Broadbeck Learning Centre

Rida Girls High School

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