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Burton Salmon Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burton Salmon Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Leeds, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 71 pupils, and a capacity of 65 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

71

Pupils

65

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Burton Salmon Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burton Salmon Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Burton Salmon 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.

As an academy, Burton Salmon Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 71 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 65 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when North Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Burton Salmon Community Primary School numbers →

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 →

Burton Salmon Community Primary School: at or above its 65 place limit

Burton Salmon Community Primary School has a published admission number of 65 places. 71 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 65 places. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31% of pupils at Burton Salmon Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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) →

Burton Salmon Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Burton Salmon, Ledgate Lane, Leeds, LS25 5JY
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
31% of pupils
DfE URN
151179

Other Primary Schools in Leeds

If Burton Salmon Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burton Salmon 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: Burton Salmon Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burton Salmon Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Burton Salmon 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 Burton Salmon Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Burton Salmon Community Primary School currently has 71 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 65 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Burton Salmon Community Primary School?

Admission to Burton Salmon 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 Burton Salmon Community Primary School cover?

Burton Salmon Community Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, North 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 Burton Salmon Community Primary School?

Burton Salmon Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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