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Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School Catchment Area

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

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is a community primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

419

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School?

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

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Leeds catchment area documents →

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 419 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Leeds 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. 3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leeds.

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

Leeds 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. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School: School Information

Full address
Victoria Crescent, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4PT
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
3.8% of pupils
DfE URN
107860

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Horsforth Newlaithes 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: Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

What is the catchment area for Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School?

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

Is Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School oversubscribed?

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School?

Admission to Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is managed by Leeds. 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 Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School cover?

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, 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 Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School?

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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