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Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Catchment Area

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

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Cleckheaton, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1244 pupils, and a capacity of 1250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,244

Pupils

1,250

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees 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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Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy — School Information

Full address
Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, BD19 3AQ
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.2% of pupils
DfE URN
149162

Frequently Asked Questions — Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy

Is Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy oversubscribed?

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1250 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?

Admission to Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is managed by Kirklees. 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 Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy cover?

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy is a secondary school in Cleckheaton, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy?

Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.