Orchard Primary Academy Catchment Area
Orchard Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 381 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
381
Pupils
350
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Orchard Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchard Primary Academy 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.
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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.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Orchard Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QT
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 68.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142003
Other Primary Schools in Dewsbury
If Orchard Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
Carlton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF13 2DQ
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF12 7HP
Westmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF13 4EW
Pentland Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF12 9JR
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF13 3AS
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF12 9LY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Primary Academy
Is Orchard Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Orchard Primary Academy currently has 381 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Orchard Primary Academy 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 Orchard Primary Academy cover? ▾
Orchard Primary Academy is a primary school in Dewsbury, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Primary Academy? ▾
Orchard Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.