South Milford Primary School Catchment Area
South Milford Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Leeds, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 194 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
194
Pupils
210
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
South Milford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for South Milford Primary School?
The catchment area for South Milford Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, South Milford Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →South Milford Primary School: 210 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
South Milford Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 194 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, North Yorkshire'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. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leeds.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
South Milford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Sand Lane, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5AU
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145820
Other Primary Schools in Leeds
If South Milford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Guiseley Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS20 9DA
Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS19 6DD
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS15 4BJ
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS18 4QP
Seven Hills Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS27 8LA
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · LS28 5BH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to South Milford 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.
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Leeds · 0.8 miles away
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Selby · 3.7 miles away
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Castleford · 4.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: South Milford Primary School
What is the catchment area for South Milford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for South Milford Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is South Milford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
South Milford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for South Milford Primary School? ▾
Admission to South Milford Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 Milford Primary School cover? ▾
South Milford Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for South Milford Primary School? ▾
South Milford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.