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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Catchment Area

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

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is a academy converter primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 121 pupils, and a capacity of 131 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

121

Pupils

131

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant 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: 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 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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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy — School Information

Full address
Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, WF4 5PS
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137967

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Is Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy oversubscribed?

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is operating close to its capacity of 131 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy?

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant 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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy cover?

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is a primary school in Wakefield, 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 Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy?

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.