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Winifred Holtby Academy Catchment Area

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

Winifred Holtby Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1320 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,320

Pupils

1,350

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Winifred Holtby Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Winifred Holtby Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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: 98% 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Winifred Holtby Academy — School Information

Full address
Midmere Avenue, Leads Road, Hull, HU7 4PW
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139629

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Frequently Asked Questions — Winifred Holtby Academy

Is Winifred Holtby Academy oversubscribed?

Winifred Holtby Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1350 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Winifred Holtby Academy?

Admission to Winifred Holtby Academy is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 Winifred Holtby Academy cover?

Winifred Holtby Academy is a secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, 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 Winifred Holtby Academy?

Winifred Holtby Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.