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Rodillian Academy Catchment Area

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

Rodillian Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Wakefield, Leeds , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1654 pupils, and a capacity of 1700 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,654

Pupils

1,700

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Rodillian Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rodillian Academy?

The catchment area for Rodillian Academy is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Rodillian Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Leeds catchment area documents →

Rodillian Academy: 1700 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

Rodillian Academy has a published admission number of 1700 places. 1654 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1700, Leeds'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. 17.9% 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) →

Rodillian Academy: School Information

Full address
Longthorpe Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3PS
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138336

Other Secondary Schools in Wakefield

If Rodillian Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Rodillian Academy 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: Rodillian Academy

What is the catchment area for Rodillian Academy?

The catchment area for Rodillian Academy is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Rodillian Academy oversubscribed?

Rodillian Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1700 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rodillian Academy?

Admission to Rodillian Academy 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 Rodillian Academy cover?

Rodillian Academy is a secondary school in Wakefield, Leeds, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rodillian Academy?

Rodillian Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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