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Pudsey Waterloo Primary Catchment Area

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

Pudsey Waterloo Primary is an academy converter primary school in Pudsey, Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 427 pupils, and a capacity of 499 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

427

Pupils

499

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Pudsey Waterloo Primary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Pudsey Waterloo Primary?

The catchment area for Pudsey Waterloo Primary is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds 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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Pudsey Waterloo Primary: 499 places, 86% filled: places available

Pudsey Waterloo Primary has a published admission number of 499 places. 427 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 499 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.2% of pupils at Pudsey Waterloo Primary are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Leeds.

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

Leeds 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. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →

Pudsey Waterloo Primary: School Information

Full address
Victoria Road, Pudsey, LS28 7SR
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
20.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145525

Other Primary Schools in Pudsey

If Pudsey Waterloo Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pudsey are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Pudsey Waterloo Primary 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: Pudsey Waterloo Primary

What is the catchment area for Pudsey Waterloo Primary?

The catchment area for Pudsey Waterloo Primary is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Pudsey Waterloo Primary oversubscribed?

Pudsey Waterloo Primary has a capacity of 499 places and currently has 427 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.

What is the admissions policy for Pudsey Waterloo Primary?

Admission to Pudsey Waterloo Primary is managed by Leeds. 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 Pudsey Waterloo Primary cover?

Pudsey Waterloo Primary is a primary school in Pudsey, Leeds, 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 Pudsey Waterloo Primary?

Pudsey Waterloo Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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