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Carlinghow Academy Catchment Area

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

Carlinghow Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Batley, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 371 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

297

Pupils

371

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Carlinghow Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Carlinghow Academy?

The catchment area for Carlinghow Academy is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Carlinghow Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kirklees catchment area documents →

Carlinghow Academy: 371 places, 80% filled: places available

Carlinghow Academy has a published admission number of 371 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 371 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.9% of pupils at Carlinghow Academy 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 Batley.

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

Kirklees 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 Kirklees school admissions →

Carlinghow Academy: School Information

Full address
Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8HT
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
42.9% of pupils
DfE URN
147584

Other Primary Schools in Batley

If Carlinghow Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Batley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Carlinghow Academy 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: Carlinghow Academy

What is the catchment area for Carlinghow Academy?

The catchment area for Carlinghow Academy is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Carlinghow Academy oversubscribed?

Carlinghow Academy has a capacity of 371 places and currently has 297 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kirklees.

What is the admissions policy for Carlinghow Academy?

Admission to Carlinghow Academy is managed by Kirklees. 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 Carlinghow Academy cover?

Carlinghow Academy is a primary school in Batley, Kirklees, 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 Carlinghow Academy?

Carlinghow Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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