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Thorner Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thorner Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 180 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

180

Pupils

210

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Thorner Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thorner Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Thorner Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Thorner Church of England Primary School is managed by Leeds 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 Leeds 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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Thorner Church of England Primary School: 210 places, 86% filled: places available

Thorner Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 180 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% 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. 9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →

Thorner Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Kirkhills, Thorner, Leeds, LS14 3JD
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.4% of pupils
DfE URN
146003

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Thorner Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Leeds

Thorner Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Leeds. 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 Thorner Church of England Primary 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: Thorner Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Thorner Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Thorner Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Leeds 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. Leeds publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thorner Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Thorner Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 180 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leeds.

What is the admissions policy for Thorner Church of England Primary School?

Thorner Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leeds before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Thorner Church of England Primary School cover?

Thorner Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, 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 Thorner Church of England Primary School?

Thorner Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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