Boothferry Primary School Catchment Area
Boothferry Primary School is a community primary school in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 385 pupils, and a capacity of 402 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
385
Pupils
402
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Boothferry Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Boothferry Primary School?
The catchment area for Boothferry 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 Boothferry 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.
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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 →Boothferry Primary School: 402 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Boothferry Primary School has a published admission number of 402 places. 385 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 402, East Riding of Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.2% of pupils at Boothferry 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 →
Boothferry Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Newport Street, Goole, DN14 6TL
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117941
Other Primary Schools in Goole
If Boothferry Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Goole are the next closest alternatives.
Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 7HQ
Eastrington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 7QE
Rawcliffe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 8RG
Rawcliffe Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 8NH
Snaith Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 9RD
Parkside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 6RQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Boothferry 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Boothferry Primary School
What is the catchment area for Boothferry Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Boothferry 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 Boothferry Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Boothferry Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 402 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Boothferry Primary School? ▾
Admission to Boothferry 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 Boothferry Primary School cover? ▾
Boothferry Primary School is a primary school in Goole, 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 Boothferry Primary School? ▾
Boothferry Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.