Bridlington School Catchment Area
Bridlington School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 952 pupils, and a capacity of 1249 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
952
Pupils
1,249
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Bridlington School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bridlington School?
The catchment area for Bridlington School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Bridlington School are allocated by East Riding of Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →Bridlington School: 1249 places, 76% filled: places available
Bridlington School has a published admission number of 1249 places. 952 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1249 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. 52.4% of pupils at Bridlington School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bridlington.
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 →
Bridlington School: School Information
- Full address
- Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 52.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118111
Other Secondary Schools in Bridlington
If Bridlington School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bridlington are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Bridlington 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: Bridlington School
What is the catchment area for Bridlington School? ▾
The catchment area for Bridlington School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Bridlington School oversubscribed? ▾
Bridlington School has a capacity of 1249 places and currently has 952 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Bridlington School? ▾
Admission to Bridlington 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 Bridlington School cover? ▾
Bridlington School is a secondary school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bridlington School? ▾
Bridlington School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.