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Hall Cliffe School Catchment Area

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

Hall Cliffe School is a other independent special not applicable school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 8–17, with 101 pupils, and a capacity of 104 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

8–17

Age range

101

Pupils

104

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Hall Cliffe School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Hall Cliffe 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 School — School Information

Full address
Dovecote Lane, Wakefield, WF4 6BB
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8–17 years
DfE URN
141860

Other Not applicable Schools in Wakefield

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Hall Cliffe School

Is Hall Cliffe School oversubscribed?

Hall Cliffe School is operating close to its capacity of 104 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hall Cliffe School?

Admission to Hall Cliffe 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 School cover?

Hall Cliffe School is a not applicable school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 8–17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.