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Tuel Lane Infant School Catchment Area

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

Tuel Lane Infant School is a community primary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 72 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

72

Pupils

120

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Tuel Lane Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tuel Lane Infant School?

The catchment area for Tuel Lane Infant School 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.

The catchment area for Tuel Lane Infant School is set by Calderdale 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 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 →

Tuel Lane Infant School: 120 places, 60% filled: places available

Tuel Lane Infant School has a published admission number of 120 places. 72 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 120 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. 23.1% of pupils at Tuel Lane Infant School 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 →

Tuel Lane Infant School: School Information

Full address
Clay Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2ND
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
23.1% of pupils
DfE URN
107519

Other Primary Schools in Sowerby Bridge

If Tuel Lane Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sowerby Bridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Tuel Lane Infant 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: Tuel Lane Infant School

What is the catchment area for Tuel Lane Infant School?

The catchment area for Tuel Lane Infant School 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 Tuel Lane Infant School oversubscribed?

Tuel Lane Infant School has a capacity of 120 places and currently has 72 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.

What is the admissions policy for Tuel Lane Infant School?

Admission to Tuel Lane Infant School 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 Tuel Lane Infant School cover?

Tuel Lane Infant School is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tuel Lane Infant School?

Tuel Lane Infant School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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