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Immanuel College Catchment Area

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

Immanuel College is an academy converter secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1716 pupils, and a capacity of 1425 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,716

Pupils

1,425

Capacity

120%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Immanuel College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Immanuel College?

The catchment area for Immanuel College is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Immanuel College is managed by Bradford 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1716 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1425 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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 →

Immanuel College: heavily oversubscribed at 120% capacity

Immanuel College has a published admission number of 1425 places. 1716 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 120%. At 120% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Bradford allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.8% of pupils at Immanuel College 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) →

Immanuel College: School Information

Full address
Leeds Road, Idle, Bradford, BD10 9AQ
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
28.8% of pupils
DfE URN
142590

Other Secondary Schools in Bradford

If Immanuel College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bradford

Immanuel College shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bradford. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Immanuel College 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: Immanuel College

What is the catchment area for Immanuel College?

The catchment area for Immanuel College is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Immanuel College oversubscribed?

Yes, Immanuel College currently has 1716 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1425 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Immanuel College?

Immanuel College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Immanuel College cover?

Immanuel College is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Immanuel College?

Immanuel College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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