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Normanton Junior Academy Catchment Area

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

Normanton Junior Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Normanton, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 359 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

359

Pupils

360

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Normanton Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Normanton Junior Academy — School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Normanton, WF6 1EY
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
30.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141878

Other Primary Schools in Normanton

If Normanton Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Normanton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Normanton Junior Academy

Is Normanton Junior Academy oversubscribed?

Normanton Junior Academy is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Normanton Junior Academy?

Admission to Normanton Junior Academy 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 Normanton Junior Academy cover?

Normanton Junior Academy is a primary school in Normanton, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Normanton Junior Academy?

Normanton Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.