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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Catchment Area

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

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 78 pupils, and a capacity of 135 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

78

Pupils

135

Capacity

58%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cockburn Haigh Road Academy?

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

As an academy, Cockburn Haigh Road Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. 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 Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cockburn Haigh Road Academy: 135 places, 58% filled: places available

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy has a published admission number of 135 places. 78 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 135 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. 30.3% of pupils at Cockburn Haigh Road Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leeds.

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

Leeds 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. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy: School Information

Full address
Haigh Road, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0NQ
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
30.3% of pupils
DfE URN
147271

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Cockburn Haigh Road Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cockburn Haigh Road 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: Cockburn Haigh Road Academy

What is the catchment area for Cockburn Haigh Road Academy?

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

Is Cockburn Haigh Road Academy oversubscribed?

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy has a capacity of 135 places and currently has 78 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.

What is the admissions policy for Cockburn Haigh Road Academy?

Admission to Cockburn Haigh Road Academy is managed by Leeds. 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 Cockburn Haigh Road Academy cover?

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy is a primary school in Leeds, 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 Cockburn Haigh Road Academy?

Cockburn Haigh Road Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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