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Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 227 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

227

Pupils

262

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield 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 Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Wakefield catchment area documents →

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School: 262 places, 87% filled: places available

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 262 places. 227 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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. 22.4% of pupils at Ryhill 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 Wakefield.

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

Wakefield 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 Wakefield school admissions →

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2AD
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.4% of pupils
DfE URN
130972

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery 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 Ryhill 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 227 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.

What is the admissions policy for Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is managed by Wakefield. 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 Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School cover?

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Wakefield, 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 Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School?

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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