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Horton Grange Primary School Catchment Area

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

Horton Grange Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 728 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

728

Pupils

750

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Horton Grange Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Horton Grange Primary School?

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

As an academy, Horton Grange Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bradford catchment area documents →

Horton Grange Primary School: 750 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Horton Grange Primary School has a published admission number of 750 places. 728 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 750, Bradford's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.2% of pupils at Horton Grange Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bradford.

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

Bradford 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. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Horton Grange Primary School: School Information

Full address
Spencer Road, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 2EU
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
32.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143093

Other Primary Schools in Bradford

If Horton Grange Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Horton Grange 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: Horton Grange Primary School

What is the catchment area for Horton Grange Primary School?

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

Is Horton Grange Primary School oversubscribed?

Horton Grange Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 750 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Horton Grange Primary School?

Admission to Horton Grange Primary School is managed by Bradford. 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 Horton Grange Primary School cover?

Horton Grange Primary School is a primary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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