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Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School is a community primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 60 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

60

Pupils

70

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. 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 Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary 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 →

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School: 70 places, 86% filled: places available

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 60 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Scarborough.

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) →

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Cayley Lane, Brompton By Sawdon, Scarborough, YO13 9DL
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
13.6% of pupils
DfE URN
121373

Other Primary Schools in Scarborough

If Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Brompton and Sawdon Community 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: Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 60 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School?

Admission to Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary 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 Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School cover?

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School is a primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School?

Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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