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Colne Valley High School Catchment Area

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

Colne Valley High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1440 pupils, and a capacity of 1447 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,440

Pupils

1,447

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Colne Valley High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Colne Valley High School 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.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Colne Valley High School — School Information

Full address
Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5SP
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140660

Other Secondary Schools in Huddersfield

If Colne Valley High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Colne Valley High School

Is Colne Valley High School oversubscribed?

Colne Valley High School is operating close to its capacity of 1447 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Colne Valley High School?

Admission to Colne Valley High School 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 Colne Valley High School cover?

Colne Valley High School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Colne Valley High School?

Colne Valley High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.