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Abbey Park Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbey Park Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

226

Pupils

240

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Abbey Park Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Abbey Park Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Calderdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

Abbey Park Academy — School Information

Full address
Keighley Close, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9DG
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
45.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140172

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If Abbey Park Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Abbey Park Academy

Is Abbey Park Academy oversubscribed?

Abbey Park Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Abbey Park Academy?

Admission to Abbey Park Academy is managed by Calderdale. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Abbey Park Academy cover?

Abbey Park Academy is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbey Park Academy?

Abbey Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.