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Lift Cottingley Catchment Area

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

Lift Cottingley is an academy sponsor led primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 263 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

263

Pupils

420

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Lift Cottingley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lift Cottingley?

The catchment area for Lift Cottingley 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.

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

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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Lift Cottingley: 420 places, 63% filled: places available

Lift Cottingley has a published admission number of 420 places. 263 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 51% of pupils at Lift Cottingley 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) →

Lift Cottingley: School Information

Full address
Dulverton Grove, Cottingley, Leeds, LS11 0HU
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
51% of pupils
DfE URN
138973

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Lift Cottingley is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lift Cottingley 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: Lift Cottingley

What is the catchment area for Lift Cottingley?

The catchment area for Lift Cottingley 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 Lift Cottingley oversubscribed?

Lift Cottingley has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 263 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.

What is the admissions policy for Lift Cottingley?

Admission to Lift Cottingley 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 Lift Cottingley cover?

Lift Cottingley is a primary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lift Cottingley?

Lift Cottingley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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