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St Michael's CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

St Michael's CofE Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 479 pupils, and a capacity of 522 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

479

Pupils

522

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Michael's CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's CofE Academy is managed by Wakefield 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: 92% 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 Wakefield 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 Michael's CofE Academy — School Information

Full address
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
38.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139279

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If St Michael's CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's CofE Academy

Is St Michael's CofE Academy oversubscribed?

St Michael's CofE Academy is operating close to its capacity of 522 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's CofE Academy?

St Michael's CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's CofE Academy cover?

St Michael's CofE Academy is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 2–11. 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's CofE Academy?

St Michael's CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.