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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Batley, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-7

Age range

238

Pupils

341

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2021

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Manorfield Infant and Nursery 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 siblings. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Manorfield Infant and Nursery School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. 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 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 →

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School: 341 places, 70% filled: places available

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 341 places. 238 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 341 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. 20.3% of pupils at Manorfield Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kirklees.

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 →

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Manor Way, Batley, WF17 7DQ
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-7 years
Free school meals
20.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149329

Other Primary Schools in Batley

If Manorfield Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Batley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Manorfield Infant and Nursery 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: Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Manorfield Infant and Nursery 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 siblings. Kirklees publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Manorfield Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 341 places and currently has 238 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kirklees.

What is the admissions policy for Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Manorfield Infant and Nursery School is managed by Kirklees. 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 Manorfield Infant and Nursery School cover?

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Batley, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Manorfield Infant and Nursery School?

Manorfield Infant and Nursery School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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