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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is a community primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 554 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

554

Pupils

600

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?

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

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: 600 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School has a published admission number of 600 places. 554 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 600, Calderdale's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.6% of pupils at Parkinson Lane Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Calderdale.

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

Calderdale 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 Calderdale school admissions →

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Parkinson Lane, Halifax, HX1 3XL
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
34.6% of pupils
DfE URN
107487

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

If Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Parkinson Lane Community Primary 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: Parkinson Lane Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Parkinson Lane Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 600 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?

Admission to Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is managed by Calderdale. 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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School cover?

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, 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 Parkinson Lane Community Primary School?

Parkinson Lane Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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