Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School is a foundation primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 366 pupils, and a capacity of 343 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
366
Pupils
343
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery 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.
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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 →Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School: at or above its 343 place limit
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 343 places. 366 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 343 places. Kirklees allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.1% of pupils at Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery 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 →
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Heaton Road, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4JJ
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107615
Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield
If Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Catchment Area
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Birkby Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 6HE
Ashbrow School Catchment Area
Community school · HD2 1EX
Clough Head Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · HD7 4NW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery 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.
Cross Lane Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Elland · 2.8 miles away
Carr Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Brighouse · 3.0 miles away
Elland Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Elland · 3.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 366 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 343 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery 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 Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Huddersfield, 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 Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.