Upton Primary School Catchment Area
Upton Primary School is a community primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 471 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
471
Pupils
420
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Upton Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Upton Primary School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Upton Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1JS
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130862
Other Primary Schools in Pontefract
If Upton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6DJ
Featherstone Purston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 5HF
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WF7 6LW
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF7 5BG
Kirk Smeaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF8 3JY
Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Catchment Area
Community school · WF9 2BL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Upton Primary School
Is Upton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Upton Primary School currently has 471 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Upton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Upton Primary School is managed by Wakefield. 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 Upton Primary School cover? ▾
Upton Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, 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 Upton Primary School? ▾
Upton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.