West Bretton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
West Bretton Junior and Infant School is a community primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 111 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
111
Pupils
120
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
West Bretton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Bretton Junior and Infant School?
The catchment area for West Bretton Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield 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 West Bretton Junior and Infant 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 →West Bretton Junior and Infant School: 120 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
West Bretton Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 120 places. 111 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 120, Wakefield'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. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wakefield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wakefield 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 Wakefield school admissions →
West Bretton Junior and Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LB
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 3.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108167
Other Primary Schools in Wakefield
If West Bretton Junior and Infant 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
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Bretton Junior and 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.
Emley First School Catchment Area
Community school · Huddersfield · 2.6 miles away
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Barnsley · 3.7 miles away
Denby Dale First and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Huddersfield · 4.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Bretton Junior and Infant School
What is the catchment area for West Bretton Junior and Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for West Bretton Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Wakefield 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. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Bretton Junior and Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
West Bretton Junior and Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 120 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Bretton Junior and Infant School? ▾
Admission to West Bretton Junior and Infant 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 West Bretton Junior and Infant School cover? ▾
West Bretton Junior and Infant 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 West Bretton Junior and Infant School? ▾
West Bretton Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.