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Hillside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hillside Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 305 pupils, and a capacity of 367 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

305

Pupils

367

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Hillside Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hillside Primary School?

The catchment area for Hillside Primary School is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Hillside Primary School 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.

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 →

Hillside Primary School: 367 places, 83% filled: places available

Hillside Primary School has a published admission number of 367 places. 305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 367 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. 49.2% of pupils at Hillside Primary School 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 Huddersfield.

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

Kirklees 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. Find Kirklees school admissions →

Hillside Primary School: School Information

Full address
Headfield Road, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6LU
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.2% of pupils
DfE URN
147629

Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield

If Hillside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hillside Primary School 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: Hillside Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hillside Primary School?

The catchment area for Hillside Primary School is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hillside Primary School oversubscribed?

Hillside Primary School has a capacity of 367 places and currently has 305 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kirklees.

What is the admissions policy for Hillside Primary School?

Admission to Hillside Primary School 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 Hillside Primary School cover?

Hillside Primary School 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.

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