Heckmondwike Primary Academy Catchment Area
Heckmondwike Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Heckmondwike, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 435 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
435
Pupils
420
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2023
Heckmondwike Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Heckmondwike Primary 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.
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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.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Heckmondwike Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AN
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150366
Other Primary Schools in Heckmondwike
If Heckmondwike Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Heckmondwike are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Is Heckmondwike Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Heckmondwike Primary Academy currently has 435 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Heckmondwike Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Heckmondwike Primary 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy cover? ▾
Heckmondwike Primary Academy is a primary school in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, 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 Heckmondwike Primary Academy? ▾
Heckmondwike Primary Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.