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St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Catchment Area

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

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School is a foundation primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

170

Pupils

210

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?

The catchment area for St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre 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 Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre 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 Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School: 210 places, 81% filled: places available

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School has a published admission number of 210 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Halifax.

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 Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School: School Information

Full address
Meadow Close, Greenacres Estate, Halifax, HX3 7QU
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
107570

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

If St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Calderdale

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School

What is the catchment area for St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?

The catchment area for St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre 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 Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School oversubscribed?

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 170 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre 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 Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School cover?

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School 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 Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School?

St Michael and All Angels CofE Primary & Pre School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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