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Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

204

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Wakefield 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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Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School — School Information

Full address
Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3HW
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
38.7% of pupils
DfE URN
108211

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

Is Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School?

Admission to Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is managed by Wakefield. 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 Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School cover?

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Wakefield, 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 Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School?

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.