Drighlington Primary School Catchment Area
Drighlington Primary School is a community primary school in Bradford, Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 498 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
405
Pupils
498
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Drighlington Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Drighlington Primary School?
The catchment area for Drighlington Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds 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 Drighlington Primary School is set by Leeds 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 Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →Drighlington Primary School: 498 places, 81% filled: places available
Drighlington Primary School has a published admission number of 498 places. 405 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 498 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. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bradford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Leeds 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. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →
Drighlington Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Moorland Road, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JY
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134407
Other Primary Schools in Bradford
If Drighlington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.
Peel Park Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · BD2 4PR
Frizinghall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD9 4HP
Newby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD5 7DQ
Sandy Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD15 9JU
Swain House Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD2 1JL
Thackley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD10 8PJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Drighlington Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Drighlington Primary School
What is the catchment area for Drighlington Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Drighlington Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Drighlington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Drighlington Primary School has a capacity of 498 places and currently has 405 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.
What is the admissions policy for Drighlington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Drighlington Primary School is managed by Leeds. 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 Drighlington Primary School cover? ▾
Drighlington Primary School is a primary school in Bradford, Leeds, 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 Drighlington Primary School? ▾
Drighlington Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.