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Wrenthorpe Academy Catchment Area

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

Wrenthorpe Academy is a academy converter primary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 311 pupils, and a capacity of 314 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

311

Pupils

314

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Wrenthorpe Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wrenthorpe Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. 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: 99% 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 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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Wrenthorpe Academy — School Information

Full address
Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144237

Other Primary Schools in Wakefield

If Wrenthorpe Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wrenthorpe Academy

Is Wrenthorpe Academy oversubscribed?

Wrenthorpe Academy is operating close to its capacity of 314 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wrenthorpe Academy?

Admission to Wrenthorpe Academy 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 Wrenthorpe Academy cover?

Wrenthorpe Academy is a primary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wrenthorpe Academy?

Wrenthorpe Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.