Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 644 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
644
Pupils
700
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Wakefield Snapethorpe 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.
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 →Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 43.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133758
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.
Grange Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 4EW
Flockton CofE (C) First School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WF4 4DH
Carlton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3RE
Robin Hood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3BG
Thorpe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WF3 3DG
Crofton Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WF4 1HJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Is Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 700 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wakefield Snapethorpe 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 Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School cover? ▾
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School is a primary school in 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 Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School? ▾
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.