Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area
Brandesburton Primary School is a community primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 157 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
144
Pupils
157
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Brandesburton Primary School?
The catchment area for Brandesburton 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 Brandesburton 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 →Brandesburton Primary School: 157 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Brandesburton Primary School has a published admission number of 157 places. 144 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 157, 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. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Driffield.
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 →
Brandesburton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Main Street, Brandesburton, Driffield, YO25 8RG
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117831
Other Primary Schools in Driffield
If Brandesburton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Driffield are the next closest alternatives.
Driffield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5HN
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 9PD
Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 4LJ
North Frodingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8LA
Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8ST
Northfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5YN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Brandesburton 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.
Leven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Beverley · 1.7 miles away
Sigglesthorne Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Hull · 2.5 miles away
Riston Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Hull · 3.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Brandesburton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Brandesburton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Brandesburton 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 Brandesburton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Brandesburton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 157 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Brandesburton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Brandesburton 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 Brandesburton Primary School cover? ▾
Brandesburton Primary School is a primary school in Driffield, 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 Brandesburton Primary School? ▾
Brandesburton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.