Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Bedale, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 133 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
113
Pupils
133
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The catchment area for Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 133 places, 85% filled: places available
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 133 places. 113 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 133 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. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bedale.
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) →
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Burneston, Bedale, DL8 2HX
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121619
Other Primary Schools in Bedale
If Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedale are the next closest alternatives.
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL8 1QB
Snape Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL8 2TF
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL8 2AT
Crakehall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL8 1HP
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.
Leeming RAF Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Northallerton · 2.2 miles away
Pickhill Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Thirsk · 2.7 miles away
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Northallerton · 2.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What is the catchment area for Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a capacity of 133 places and currently has 113 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover? ▾
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Bedale, 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 Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.