Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs Catchment Area
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is a voluntary aided primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 269 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
269
Pupils
240
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs Catchment Area Information
Admission to Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is managed by Wakefield 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.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs — School Information
- Full address
- St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BT
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 17.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108253
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
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Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
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Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
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Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
Is Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs currently has 269 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs? ▾
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs cover? ▾
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs is a primary school in Wakefield, 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 Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs? ▾
Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.