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Brackenfield School Catchment Area

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

Brackenfield School is an other independent not applicable school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 179 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

137

Pupils

179

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Brackenfield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brackenfield School?

The catchment area for Brackenfield School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Brackenfield 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 →

Brackenfield School: 179 places, 77% filled: places available

Brackenfield School has a published admission number of 179 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 179 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.

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) →

Brackenfield School: School Information

Full address
128 Duchy Road, Harrogate, HG1 2HE
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
121757

Other Not applicable Schools in Harrogate

If Brackenfield School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Harrogate are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Brackenfield 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: Brackenfield School

What is the catchment area for Brackenfield School?

The catchment area for Brackenfield School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Brackenfield School oversubscribed?

Brackenfield School has a capacity of 179 places and currently has 137 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Brackenfield School?

Admission to Brackenfield 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 Brackenfield School cover?

Brackenfield School is a not applicable school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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