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Allerton CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Allerton CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 642 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

642

Pupils

630

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Allerton CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Allerton CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Allerton CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Allerton CofE Primary School is managed by Leeds and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 642 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 CofE Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

Allerton CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 642 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Leeds allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.7% of pupils at Allerton CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leeds.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Leeds publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Allerton CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Lingfield Approach, Alwoodley, Leeds, LS17 7HL
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
135210

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Allerton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leeds

Allerton CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leeds. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Allerton CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Allerton CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Allerton CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Allerton CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Allerton CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Allerton CofE Primary School currently has 642 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Allerton CofE Primary School?

Allerton CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leeds before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Allerton CofE Primary School cover?

Allerton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Allerton CofE Primary School?

Allerton CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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