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St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Catchment Area

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

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton is a academy converter primary school in Brighouse, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

210

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Catchment Area Information

Admission to St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton is managed by Calderdale and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton — School Information

Full address
Towngate, Clifton, Brighouse, HD6 4HP
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137545

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Frequently Asked Questions — St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton

Is St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton oversubscribed?

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton?

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Calderdale before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton cover?

St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton is a primary school in Brighouse, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.