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Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Catchment Area

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

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is a voluntary aided primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

203

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?

The catchment area for Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is managed by Kirklees 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kirklees catchment area documents →

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 210 places. 203 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Kirklees'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. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Huddersfield.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kirklees 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. Find Kirklees school admissions →

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School: School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5TA
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
DfE URN
107740

Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield

If Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Kirklees

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Kirklees. 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 Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant 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: Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School

What is the catchment area for Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?

The catchment area for Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Kirklees 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. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School cover?

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, 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 Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School?

Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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