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Hill View Academy Catchment Area

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

Hill View Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 217 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

217

Pupils

236

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Hill View Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hill View 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% 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 →

Hill View Academy — School Information

Full address
Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8YE
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
60% of pupils
DfE URN
148134

Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield

If Hill View Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hill View Academy

Is Hill View Academy oversubscribed?

Hill View Academy is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hill View Academy?

Admission to Hill View 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 Hill View Academy cover?

Hill View Academy is a primary school in Huddersfield, 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 Hill View Academy?

Hill View Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.