The Elland Academy Catchment Area
The Elland Academy is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 10 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
3-19
Age range
10
Pupils
126
Capacity
8%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Elland Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Elland Academy?
The catchment area for The Elland Academy is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Elland Academy is set by Leeds and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →The Elland Academy: 126 places, 8% filled: places available
The Elland Academy has a published admission number of 126 places. 10 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 8%. At 8% full, the school currently has headroom below its 126 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. 90% of pupils at The Elland Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Leeds.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Leeds 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. Leeds Council school admissions (official) →
The Elland Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Gelderd Road, 118, Leeds, LS12 6DQ
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3-19 years
- Free school meals
- 90% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141140
Other Not applicable Schools in Leeds
If The Elland Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Gateways School Catchment Area
Other independent school · LS17 9LE
Queenswood School Catchment Area
Other independent school · LS27 9EB
Leeds Menorah School Catchment Area
Other independent school · LS17 6HQ
The Grammar School At Leeds Catchment Area
Other independent school · LS17 8GS
John Jamieson School Catchment Area
Community special school · LS8 2PW
Broomfield South SILC Catchment Area
Community special school · LS10 3JP
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Elland Academy 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.
The Stephen Longfellow Academy Catchment Area
Free schools alternative provision · Leeds · 1.0 miles away
Fountain House Education Suite Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Salisbury · 1.2 miles away
Swarthmore Education Centre Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · Leeds · 1.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Elland Academy
What is the catchment area for The Elland Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Elland Academy is the geographic zone Leeds uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Elland Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Elland Academy has a capacity of 126 places and currently has 10 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.
What is the admissions policy for The Elland Academy? ▾
Admission to The Elland Academy is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Elland Academy cover? ▾
The Elland Academy is a not applicable school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Elland Academy? ▾
The Elland Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.