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Mill Lane Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mill Lane Primary School is a community primary school in Batley, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 159 pupils, and a capacity of 198 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

159

Pupils

198

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Mill Lane Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mill Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Mill Lane Primary 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.

The catchment area for Mill Lane Primary School is set by Kirklees and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Mill Lane Primary School: 198 places, 80% filled: places available

Mill Lane Primary School has a published admission number of 198 places. 159 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 198 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. 30.8% of pupils at Mill Lane Primary 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 →

Mill Lane Primary School: School Information

Full address
Mill Lane, Batley, WF17 6EG
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30.8% of pupils
DfE URN
107639

Other Primary Schools in Batley

If Mill Lane Primary 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 Mill Lane Primary 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: Mill Lane Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mill Lane Primary School?

The catchment area for Mill Lane Primary 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 Mill Lane Primary School oversubscribed?

Mill Lane Primary School has a capacity of 198 places and currently has 159 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kirklees.

What is the admissions policy for Mill Lane Primary School?

Admission to Mill Lane Primary 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 Mill Lane Primary School cover?

Mill Lane Primary School is a primary school in Batley, Kirklees, 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 Mill Lane Primary School?

Mill Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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