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Wycliffe CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wycliffe CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Shipley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 334 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

334

Pupils

400

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Wycliffe CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wycliffe CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Wycliffe CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Bradford 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Wycliffe CofE Primary School is managed by Bradford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bradford catchment area documents →

Wycliffe CofE Primary School: 400 places, 84% filled: places available

Wycliffe CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 400 places. 334 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 400 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. 21% of pupils at Wycliffe CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bradford.

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

Bradford 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. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Wycliffe CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Saltaire Road, Shipley, BD18 3HZ
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
21% of pupils
DfE URN
146512

Other Primary Schools in Shipley

If Wycliffe CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shipley are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Bradford

Wycliffe CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Bradford. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wycliffe CofE Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wycliffe CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wycliffe CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Wycliffe CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Bradford 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wycliffe CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Wycliffe CofE Primary School has a capacity of 400 places and currently has 334 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for Wycliffe CofE Primary School?

Wycliffe CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Wycliffe CofE Primary School cover?

Wycliffe CofE Primary School is a primary school in Shipley, Bradford, 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 Wycliffe CofE Primary School?

Wycliffe CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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