St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Catchment Area
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 70 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
70
Pupils
105
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School?
The catchment area for St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School 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.
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 CofE (VC) J and I School: 105 places, 67% filled: places available
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School has a published admission number of 105 places. 70 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sowerby Bridge.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Calderdale 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 Calderdale school admissions →
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School: School Information
- Full address
- Mill Bank, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3EJ
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 8.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 107538
Other Primary Schools in Sowerby Bridge
If St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sowerby Bridge are the next closest alternatives.
Ripponden Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · HX6 4AH
New Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HX6 1DY
Tuel Lane Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · HX6 2ND
Norland CE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HX6 3RN
Triangle CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HX6 3NJ
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HX6 2BJ
Other Church of England Schools in Calderdale
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Calderdale. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Halifax
Norland CE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sowerby Bridge
Triangle CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sowerby Bridge
St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Brighouse
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I 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.
Copley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Halifax · 3.4 miles away
Savile Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Halifax · 3.5 miles away
Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Littleborough · 6.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
What is the catchment area for St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School? ▾
The catchment area for St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is the geographic zone Calderdale 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School oversubscribed? ▾
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 70 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.
What is the admissions policy for St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School? ▾
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School 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 CofE (VC) J and I School cover? ▾
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge, 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 CofE (VC) J and I School? ▾
St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.