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Trinity Academy Whitehill Catchment Area

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

Trinity Academy Whitehill is an academy converter primary school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 626 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

626

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Trinity Academy Whitehill Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trinity Academy Whitehill?

The catchment area for Trinity Academy Whitehill 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, Trinity Academy Whitehill 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Trinity Academy Whitehill goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Trinity Academy Whitehill: 630 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Trinity Academy Whitehill has a published admission number of 630 places. 626 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, 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. 27.4% of pupils at Trinity Academy Whitehill are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Calderdale.

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 →

Trinity Academy Whitehill: School Information

Full address
Occupation Lane, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9RL
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
27.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136547

Other Primary Schools in Halifax

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Trinity Academy Whitehill 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: Trinity Academy Whitehill

What is the catchment area for Trinity Academy Whitehill?

The catchment area for Trinity Academy Whitehill 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 Trinity Academy Whitehill oversubscribed?

Trinity Academy Whitehill is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Admission to Trinity Academy Whitehill 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 Trinity Academy Whitehill cover?

Trinity Academy Whitehill is a primary school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trinity Academy Whitehill?

Trinity Academy Whitehill was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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