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Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Catchment Area

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

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is a voluntary aided primary school in Wetherby, Leeds , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 109 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

109

Pupils

140

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch?

The catchment area for Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is managed by Leeds 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.

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.

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Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch: 140 places, 78% filled: places available

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch has a published admission number of 140 places. 109 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wetherby.

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) →

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch: School Information

Full address
Dowkell Lane, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7AQ
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
108010

Other Primary Schools in Wetherby

If Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wetherby are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leeds

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leeds. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch 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: Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch

What is the catchment area for Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch?

The catchment area for Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch oversubscribed?

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 109 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.

What is the admissions policy for Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch?

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leeds before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch cover?

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch is a primary school in Wetherby, 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 Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch?

Lady Elizabeth Hastings' CofE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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