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The Greetland Academy Catchment Area

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

The Greetland Academy is an academy converter primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 396 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

396

Pupils

420

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

The Greetland Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Greetland Academy?

The catchment area for The Greetland Academy 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 siblings. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Greetland Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Calderdale. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

The Greetland Academy: 420 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

The Greetland Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 396 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Calderdale's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.4% 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 →

The Greetland Academy: School Information

Full address
School Street, Greetland, Halifax, HX4 8JB
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136375

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

If The Greetland Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Greetland 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Greetland Academy

What is the catchment area for The Greetland Academy?

The catchment area for The Greetland Academy 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 siblings. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Greetland Academy oversubscribed?

The Greetland Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Greetland Academy?

Admission to The Greetland Academy is managed by Calderdale. 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 Greetland Academy cover?

The Greetland Academy 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 The Greetland Academy?

The Greetland Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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