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Newton Hill Community School Catchment Area

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

Newton Hill Community School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 330 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

330

Pupils

300

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Newton Hill Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Newton Hill Community School?

The catchment area for Newton Hill Community School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield 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 Newton Hill Community School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 330 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 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 Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wakefield catchment area documents →

Newton Hill Community School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Newton Hill Community School has a published admission number of 300 places. 330 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Wakefield allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wakefield.

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield school admissions →

Newton Hill Community School: School Information

Full address
Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2HR
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
108164

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Newton Hill Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Newton Hill Community 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: Newton Hill Community School

What is the catchment area for Newton Hill Community School?

The catchment area for Newton Hill Community School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Newton Hill Community School oversubscribed?

Yes, Newton Hill Community School currently has 330 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Newton Hill Community School?

Admission to Newton Hill Community School is managed by Wakefield. 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 Newton Hill Community School cover?

Newton Hill Community School is a primary school in Wakefield, 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 Newton Hill Community School?

Newton Hill Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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