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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is managed by Wakefield 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: 93% 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 Wakefield 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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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
27% of pupils
DfE URN
141594

Other Primary Schools in Pontefract

If Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Is Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, 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 Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.