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Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a community primary school in Mirfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 516 pupils, and a capacity of 618 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

516

Pupils

618

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?

The catchment area for Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees 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 Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is set by Kirklees and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

Find Kirklees catchment area documents →

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School: 618 places, 83% filled: places available

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 618 places. 516 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 618 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. 24.2% of pupils at Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kirklees.

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

Kirklees 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. Find Kirklees school admissions →

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School: School Information

Full address
Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield, WF14 0BE
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
24.2% of pupils
DfE URN
107697

Other Primary Schools in Mirfield

If Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mirfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Crossley Fields 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: Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School

What is the catchment area for Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?

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

Is Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School has a capacity of 618 places and currently has 516 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kirklees.

What is the admissions policy for Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?

Admission to Crossley Fields Junior and Infant 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 Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School cover?

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Mirfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School?

Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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