Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Catchment Area
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School is a foundation primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
192
Pupils
210
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School?
The catchment area for Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage 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 Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage 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.
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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 →Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School: 210 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School has a published admission number of 210 places. 192 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Kirklees'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. 39.1% of pupils at Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage 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 →
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School: School Information
- Full address
- Crow Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4QT
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 39.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107623
Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield
If Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 5HQ
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD1 4JJ
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD5 9NT
Birkby Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 6HE
Ashbrow School Catchment Area
Community school · HD2 1EX
Clough Head Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · HD7 4NW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage 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.
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Elland · 2.6 miles away
Holywell Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Halifax · 2.8 miles away
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Elland · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School
What is the catchment area for Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School? ▾
The catchment area for Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage 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 Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School oversubscribed? ▾
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School? ▾
Admission to Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage 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 Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School cover? ▾
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School is a primary school in Huddersfield, 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 Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School? ▾
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.