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Hopton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hopton Primary School is a community primary school in Mirfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 321 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

321

Pupils

315

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Hopton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hopton Primary School?

The catchment area for Hopton 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.

The catchment area for Hopton Primary School is set by Kirklees and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 321 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Hopton Primary School: at or above its 315 place limit

Hopton Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 321 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 315 places. Kirklees allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Mirfield.

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 →

Hopton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Woodend Road, Mirfield, WF14 8PR
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
14.8% of pupils
DfE URN
107665

Other Primary Schools in Mirfield

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Hopton Primary School?

The catchment area for Hopton 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 Hopton Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hopton Primary School currently has 321 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hopton Primary School?

Admission to Hopton 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 Hopton Primary School cover?

Hopton Primary School is a primary school in Mirfield, 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 Hopton Primary School?

Hopton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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