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Bowling Green Academy Catchment Area

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

Bowling Green Academy is a academy converter primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 160 pupils, and a capacity of 161 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

160

Pupils

161

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bowling Green Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bowling Green Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Calderdale. 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: 99% 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 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 →

Bowling Green Academy — School Information

Full address
Stainland Road, Stainland, Halifax, HX4 9HU
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148202

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bowling Green Academy

Is Bowling Green Academy oversubscribed?

Bowling Green Academy is operating close to its capacity of 161 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bowling Green Academy?

Admission to Bowling Green Academy 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 Bowling Green Academy cover?

Bowling Green Academy is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bowling Green Academy?

Bowling Green Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.