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Hunslet Carr Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hunslet Carr Primary School is a community primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 380 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

380

Pupils

420

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Hunslet Carr Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hunslet Carr Primary School?

The catchment area for Hunslet Carr 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 Hunslet Carr 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: 90% 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 →

Hunslet Carr Primary School: 420 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Hunslet Carr Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 380 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Leeds'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. 47.5% of pupils at Hunslet Carr Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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) →

Hunslet Carr Primary School: School Information

Full address
Woodhouse Hill Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2DN
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
47.5% of pupils
DfE URN
107950

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Hunslet Carr 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 Hunslet Carr 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: Hunslet Carr Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hunslet Carr Primary School?

The catchment area for Hunslet Carr 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 Hunslet Carr Primary School oversubscribed?

Hunslet Carr Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hunslet Carr Primary School?

Admission to Hunslet Carr 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 Hunslet Carr Primary School cover?

Hunslet Carr Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, 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 Hunslet Carr Primary School?

Hunslet Carr Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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