Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 197 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
197
Pupils
210
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School?
The catchment area for Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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 Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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.
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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 →Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 210 places. 197 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Wakefield'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. 16.5% 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.
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 →
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Netherton Lane, Netherton, Wakefield, WF4 4HQ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108158
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 1HJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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.
Pentland Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Dewsbury · 3.1 miles away
Emley First School Catchment Area
Community school · Huddersfield · 3.2 miles away
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Dewsbury · 3.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
What is the catchment area for Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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 Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School? ▾
Admission to Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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 Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School cover? ▾
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant 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 Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School? ▾
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.