Castle Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Castle Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Todmorden, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 259 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
176
Pupils
259
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Castle Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Castle Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill 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.
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 →Castle Hill Primary School: 259 places, 68% filled: places available
Castle Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 259 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 259 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. 22.6% of pupils at Castle Hill Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Calderdale.
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 →
Castle Hill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Ewood Lane, Todmorden, OL14 7DF
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107520
Other Primary Schools in Todmorden
If Castle Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Todmorden are the next closest alternatives.
Ferney Lee Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL14 5NR
Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · OL14 8PL
Shade Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · OL14 7PD
Todmorden CofE J, I & N School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · OL14 7BS
Walsden St Peter's CE (VC) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · OL14 6RN
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · OL14 5HP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Castle Hill 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Castle Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Castle Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Castle Hill Primary School has a capacity of 259 places and currently has 176 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.
What is the admissions policy for Castle Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill Primary School cover? ▾
Castle Hill Primary School is a primary school in Todmorden, Calderdale, 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 Castle Hill Primary School? ▾
Castle Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.