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Engage Academy Catchment Area

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

Engage Academy is a academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Batley, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 28 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

29

Pupils

28

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Engage Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Engage Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 29 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 28 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Engage Academy — School Information

Full address
Park Road, Batley, WF17 5LP
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
72.4% of pupils
DfE URN
145432

Other Not applicable Schools in Batley

If Engage Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Batley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Engage Academy

Is Engage Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Engage Academy currently has 29 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 28 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Engage Academy?

Admission to Engage Academy 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 Engage Academy cover?

Engage Academy is a not applicable school in Batley, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Engage Academy?

Engage Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.