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Cottingley Village Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cottingley Village Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bingley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 452 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

452

Pupils

420

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Cottingley Village Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cottingley Village Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 452 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford 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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Cottingley Village Primary School — School Information

Full address
Cottingley Moor Road, Cottingley, Bingley, BD16 1SY
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
16.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148159

Other Primary Schools in Bingley

If Cottingley Village Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bingley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cottingley Village Primary School

Is Cottingley Village Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Cottingley Village Primary School currently has 452 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cottingley Village Primary School?

Admission to Cottingley Village Primary School is managed by Bradford. 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 Cottingley Village Primary School cover?

Cottingley Village Primary School is a primary school in Bingley, Bradford, 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 Cottingley Village Primary School?

Cottingley Village Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.