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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Catchment Area

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

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Shipley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 336 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

336

Pupils

420

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?

The catchment area for High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford 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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High Crags Primary Leadership Academy: 420 places, 80% filled: places available

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 336 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 44.3% of pupils at High Crags Primary Leadership Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Shipley.

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

Bradford 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. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy: School Information

Full address
Crag Road, Shipley, BD18 2ES
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142582

Other Primary Schools in Shipley

If High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shipley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to High Crags Primary Leadership Academy 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: High Crags Primary Leadership Academy

What is the catchment area for High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?

The catchment area for High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is High Crags Primary Leadership Academy oversubscribed?

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 336 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?

Admission to High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is managed by Bradford. 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 High Crags Primary Leadership Academy cover?

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy is a primary school in Shipley, Bradford, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for High Crags Primary Leadership Academy?

High Crags Primary Leadership Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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