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Ash Green Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ash Green Community Primary School is a community primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

450

Pupils

420

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Ash Green Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ash Green Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Ash Green Community Primary School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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 siblings. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Ash Green Community Primary School is set by Calderdale and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 450 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 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 →

Ash Green Community Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Ash Green Community Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 450 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Calderdale 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. 61.7% of pupils at Ash Green Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Halifax.

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

Calderdale 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. Find Calderdale school admissions →

Ash Green Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Mixenden Road, Mixenden, Halifax, HX2 8QD
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
61.7% of pupils
DfE URN
107534

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

If Ash Green Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Ash Green Community 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: Ash Green Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ash Green Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Ash Green Community Primary School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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 siblings. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ash Green Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Ash Green Community Primary School currently has 450 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ash Green Community Primary School?

Admission to Ash Green Community Primary School 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 Ash Green Community Primary School cover?

Ash Green Community Primary School is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, 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 Ash Green Community Primary School?

Ash Green Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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