South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is a community primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 443 pupils, and a capacity of 498 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
443
Pupils
498
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School?
The catchment area for South Elmsall Carlton 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 South Elmsall Carlton 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.
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 →South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School: 498 places, 89% filled: places available
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 498 places. 443 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 498 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. 34.9% of pupils at South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant 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 →
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Carlton Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QQ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 34.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130866
Other Primary Schools in Pontefract
If South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6DJ
Featherstone Purston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 5HF
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6LW
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF7 5BG
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF8 3JY
Upton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF9 1JS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Elmsall Carlton 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.
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Catchment Area
Community school · Pontefract · 0.4 miles away
South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Pontefract · 1.7 miles away
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pontefract · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School
What is the catchment area for South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for South Elmsall Carlton 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 South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School has a capacity of 498 places and currently has 443 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School? ▾
Admission to South Elmsall Carlton 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 South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School cover? ▾
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Pontefract, 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 South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School? ▾
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.