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Cambian Scarborough School Catchment Area

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

Cambian Scarborough School is an other independent special not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 8-18, with 18 pupils, and a capacity of 20 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

8-18

Age range

18

Pupils

20

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Cambian Scarborough School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cambian Scarborough School?

The catchment area for Cambian Scarborough School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Cambian Scarborough 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Cambian Scarborough School: 20 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Cambian Scarborough School has a published admission number of 20 places. 18 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 20, North 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.

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) →

Cambian Scarborough School: School Information

Full address
Unit 11, Plaxton Park, Cayton Low Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BQ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
8-18 years
DfE URN
134660

Other Not applicable Schools in Scarborough

If Cambian Scarborough School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cambian Scarborough School

What is the catchment area for Cambian Scarborough School?

The catchment area for Cambian Scarborough School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Cambian Scarborough School oversubscribed?

Cambian Scarborough School is operating close to its capacity of 20 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cambian Scarborough School?

Admission to Cambian Scarborough 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 Cambian Scarborough School cover?

Cambian Scarborough School is a not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 8-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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