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Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 234 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

212

Pupils

234

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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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Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery: 234 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 234 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 234, Leeds's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of 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) →

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Chapel Lane, Barwick-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4HL
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8% of pupils
DfE URN
150228

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leeds

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 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: Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 234 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery cover?

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in 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 Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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