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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 287 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

287

Pupils

315

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 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: 91% 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.

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Swires Road, Halifax, HX1 2ER
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
27.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148657

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

Is St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 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 Mary's Catholic Primary Academy cover?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.