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Lapage Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Lapage Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 665 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

665

Pupils

630

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Lapage Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lapage Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Lapage Primary School and Nursery 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, Lapage Primary School and Nursery 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 665 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 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.

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Lapage Primary School and Nursery: at or above its 630 place limit

Lapage Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 630 places. 665 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Bradford 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. 34% of pupils at Lapage Primary School and Nursery 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) →

Lapage Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QX
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
34% of pupils
DfE URN
143564

Other Primary Schools in Bradford

If Lapage Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lapage Primary School and Nursery 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: Lapage Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Lapage Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Lapage Primary School and Nursery 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 Lapage Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes, Lapage Primary School and Nursery currently has 665 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lapage Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Lapage Primary School and Nursery 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 Lapage Primary School and Nursery cover?

Lapage Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Bradford, 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 Lapage Primary School and Nursery?

Lapage Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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