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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, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

204

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School?

The catchment area for Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield 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 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.

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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.

Find Wakefield catchment area documents →

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 210 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Wakefield's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Wakefield.

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

Wakefield 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. Wakefield Council school admissions (official) →

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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant 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: Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

What is the catchment area for Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School?

The catchment area for Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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