Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a voluntary aided primary school in Elland, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 145 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
145
Pupils
236
Capacity
61%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is managed by Calderdale and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Calderdale catchment area documents →Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 236 places, 61% filled: places available
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 236 places. 145 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 61.8% of pupils at Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Elland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Calderdale 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 Calderdale school admissions →
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Westgate, Elland, HX5 0BB
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 61.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107550
Other Primary Schools in Elland
If Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Elland are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Calderdale
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Calderdale. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery 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: Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 145 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.
What is the admissions policy for Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Elland, Calderdale, 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 Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.