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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–11

Age range

242

Pupils

210

Capacity

115%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Wakefield 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — School Information

Full address
Charles Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PE
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
29.2% of pupils
DfE URN
108269

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Is Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

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

What age range does Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover?

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.