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Wold Academy Catchment Area

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

Wold Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 399 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

399

Pupils

570

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Wold Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wold Academy?

The catchment area for Wold Academy is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Wold 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.

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 →

Wold Academy: 570 places, 70% filled: places available

Wold Academy has a published admission number of 570 places. 399 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 570 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.8% of pupils at Wold Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kingston upon Hull, City of.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Wold Academy: School Information

Full address
Wold Road, Hull, HU5 5QG
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139968

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If Wold Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wold Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wold Academy

What is the catchment area for Wold Academy?

The catchment area for Wold Academy is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wold Academy oversubscribed?

Wold Academy has a capacity of 570 places and currently has 399 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kingston upon Hull, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Wold Academy?

Admission to Wold 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 Wold Academy cover?

Wold Academy is a primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, 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 Wold Academy?

Wold Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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