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Bempton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bempton Primary School is a community primary school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 82 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

82

Pupils

100

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Bempton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bempton Primary School?

The catchment area for Bempton Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of 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 Bempton Primary School is set by East Riding of 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 East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Bempton Primary School: 100 places, 82% filled: places available

Bempton Primary School has a published admission number of 100 places. 82 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 100 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. 25.3% of pupils at Bempton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.

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

East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →

Bempton Primary School: School Information

Full address
37 School Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JA
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25.3% of pupils
DfE URN
117825

Other Primary Schools in Bridlington

If Bempton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bridlington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bempton 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: Bempton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bempton Primary School?

The catchment area for Bempton Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bempton Primary School oversubscribed?

Bempton Primary School has a capacity of 100 places and currently has 82 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bempton Primary School?

Admission to Bempton Primary School is managed by East Riding of 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 Bempton Primary School cover?

Bempton Primary School is a primary school in Bridlington, East Riding of 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 Bempton Primary School?

Bempton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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