Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is a community primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 53 pupils, and a capacity of 99 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

53

Pupils

99

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Beckwithshaw Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Beckwithshaw 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 Beckwithshaw 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 →

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School: 99 places, 54% filled: places available

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School has a published admission number of 99 places. 53 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 99 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. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Harrogate.

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) →

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Church Row, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, HG3 1QW
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
17% of pupils
DfE URN
121411

Other Primary Schools in Harrogate

If Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harrogate are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Beckwithshaw 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: Beckwithshaw Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Beckwithshaw Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Beckwithshaw 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 Beckwithshaw Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School has a capacity of 99 places and currently has 53 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Beckwithshaw Community Primary School?

Admission to Beckwithshaw 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 Beckwithshaw Community Primary School cover?

Beckwithshaw Community Primary School is a primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 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 Beckwithshaw Community Primary School?

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

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.