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Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area

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

Robin Hood Primary School is a community primary school in Wakefield, Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

447

Pupils

420

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School?

The catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School is set by Leeds and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Robin Hood Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Robin Hood Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 447 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Leeds 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. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wakefield.

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) →

Robin Hood Primary School: School Information

Full address
Leeds Road, Robin Hood, Wakefield, WF3 3BG
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
10.6% of pupils
DfE URN
107831

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Robin Hood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Robin Hood 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: Robin Hood Primary School

What is the catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School?

The catchment area for Robin Hood Primary School 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 Robin Hood Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Robin Hood Primary School currently has 447 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Robin Hood Primary School?

Admission to Robin Hood Primary School 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 Robin Hood Primary School cover?

Robin Hood Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, 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 Robin Hood Primary School?

Robin Hood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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