Horbury Primary Academy Catchment Area
Horbury Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
445
Pupils
420
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Horbury Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Horbury Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Horbury Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143811
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Horbury Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 1HJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Horbury Primary Academy
Is Horbury Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Horbury Primary Academy currently has 445 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Horbury Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Horbury Primary Academy is managed by Wakefield. 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 Horbury Primary Academy cover? ▾
Horbury Primary 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 Primary Academy? ▾
Horbury Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.