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Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School is a community primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

191

Pupils

236

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cliffe Hill Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Cliffe Hill Community 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 Cliffe Hill Community 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 →

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School: 236 places, 81% filled: places available

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 56.4% of pupils at Cliffe Hill Community Primary School 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 Halifax.

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 →

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TW
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
56.4% of pupils
DfE URN
107525

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

If Cliffe Hill Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cliffe Hill Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cliffe Hill Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Cliffe Hill Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Cliffe Hill Community 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 Cliffe Hill Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 191 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.

What is the admissions policy for Cliffe Hill Community Primary School?

Admission to Cliffe Hill Community 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 Cliffe Hill Community Primary School cover?

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School is a primary school in Halifax, 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 Cliffe Hill Community Primary School?

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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