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St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

449

Pupils

480

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Bradford 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: 94% 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 Bradford 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 Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 3JT
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
47.2% of pupils
DfE URN
138916

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If St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy

Is St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?

St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy cover?

St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Bradford, 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 Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?

St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.