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Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Catchment Area

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

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is a community primary school in Selby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 261 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

189

Pupils

261

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?

The catchment area for Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 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 →

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby: 261 places, 72% filled: places available

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby has a published admission number of 261 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 261 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. 55% of pupils at Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Selby.

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) →

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby: School Information

Full address
Barwic Parade, Petre Avenue, Selby, YO8 8DJ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
55% of pupils
DfE URN
121444

Other Primary Schools in Selby

If Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Selby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 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: Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby

What is the catchment area for Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?

The catchment area for Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby oversubscribed?

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby has a capacity of 261 places and currently has 189 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?

Admission to Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby cover?

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby is a primary school in Selby, North Yorkshire, 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 Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby?

Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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