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Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is a community primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

154

Pupils

189

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is set by North Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School: 189 places, 81% filled: places available

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School has a published admission number of 189 places. 154 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 189 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. 31.2% of pupils at Barlby Bridge Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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

North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Thomas Street, Barlby Road, York, YO8 5AA
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
121448

Other Primary Schools in York

If Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barlby Bridge Community 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: Barlby Bridge Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barlby Bridge Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School has a capacity of 189 places and currently has 154 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School?

Admission to Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 Barlby Bridge Community Primary School cover?

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School is a primary school in York, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barlby Bridge Community Primary School?

Barlby Bridge Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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