North Huddersfield Trust School Catchment Area
North Huddersfield Trust School is a foundation secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1039 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
1,039
Pupils
900
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
North Huddersfield Trust School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Huddersfield Trust School?
The catchment area for North Huddersfield Trust School is the geographic zone Kirklees uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at North Huddersfield Trust School are allocated by Kirklees using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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.
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North Huddersfield Trust School has a published admission number of 900 places. 1039 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 115%. At 115% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Kirklees 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. 52.7% of pupils at North Huddersfield Trust School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area 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 →
North Huddersfield Trust School: School Information
- Full address
- Woodhouse Hall Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1DJ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 52.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136502
Other Secondary Schools in Huddersfield
If North Huddersfield Trust School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
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Moor End Academy Catchment Area
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Salendine Nook High School Catchment Area
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King James's School Catchment Area
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Colne Valley High School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to North Huddersfield Trust 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: North Huddersfield Trust School
What is the catchment area for North Huddersfield Trust School? ▾
The catchment area for North Huddersfield Trust School is the geographic zone Kirklees uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 North Huddersfield Trust School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, North Huddersfield Trust School currently has 1039 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for North Huddersfield Trust School? ▾
Admission to North Huddersfield Trust 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 North Huddersfield Trust School cover? ▾
North Huddersfield Trust School is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North Huddersfield Trust School? ▾
North Huddersfield Trust School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.