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Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Batley, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 134 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

134

Pupils

140

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is managed by Kirklees 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kirklees catchment area documents →

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School — School Information

Full address
High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, WF17 6DW
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.2% of pupils
DfE URN
107709

Other Primary Schools in Batley

If Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Batley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Is Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School cover?

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Batley, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?

Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.