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Hall Cliffe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hall Cliffe Primary School is an other independent special not applicable school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 5-13, with 34 pupils, and a capacity of 34 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-13

Age range

34

Pupils

34

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Hall Cliffe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hall Cliffe Primary School?

The catchment area for Hall Cliffe Primary School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Wakefield 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 Hall Cliffe Primary School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 34 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 34 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 Wakefield 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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Hall Cliffe Primary School: at or above its 34 place limit

Hall Cliffe Primary School has a published admission number of 34 places. 34 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 34 places. Wakefield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield school admissions →

Hall Cliffe Primary School: School Information

Full address
7 Wrenthorpe Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0QB
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-13 years
DfE URN
142674

Other Not applicable Schools in Wakefield

If Hall Cliffe Primary School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hall Cliffe 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hall Cliffe Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hall Cliffe Primary School?

The catchment area for Hall Cliffe Primary School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hall Cliffe Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hall Cliffe Primary School currently has 34 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 34 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hall Cliffe Primary School?

Admission to Hall Cliffe Primary School is managed by Wakefield. 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 Hall Cliffe Primary School cover?

Hall Cliffe Primary School is a not applicable school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 5-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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