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Central Street Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Central Street Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

69

Pupils

90

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Central Street Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Central Street Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Central Street Infant and Nursery 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 Central Street Infant and Nursery 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 →

Central Street Infant and Nursery School: 90 places, 77% filled: places available

Central Street Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 90 places. 69 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hebden Bridge.

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 →

Central Street Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Central Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6HB
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
8.8% of pupils
DfE URN
107507

Other Primary Schools in Hebden Bridge

If Central Street Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hebden Bridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Central Street Infant and Nursery 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: Central Street Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Central Street Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Central Street Infant and Nursery 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 Central Street Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Central Street Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 69 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.

What is the admissions policy for Central Street Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Central Street Infant and Nursery 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 Central Street Infant and Nursery School cover?

Central Street Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Central Street Infant and Nursery School?

Central Street Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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