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Allerton Bywater Primary School Catchment Area

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

Allerton Bywater Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Castleford, Leeds , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 403 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

403

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Allerton Bywater Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Allerton Bywater Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. 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: 96% 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 Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Allerton Bywater Primary School — School Information

Full address
Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2DR
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
21.7% of pupils
DfE URN
143242

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Frequently Asked Questions — Allerton Bywater Primary School

Is Allerton Bywater Primary School oversubscribed?

Allerton Bywater Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Allerton Bywater Primary School?

Admission to Allerton Bywater Primary School is managed by Leeds. 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 Allerton Bywater Primary School cover?

Allerton Bywater Primary School is a primary school in Castleford, Leeds, 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 Allerton Bywater Primary School?

Allerton Bywater Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.