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Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy 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, Carlton Miniott Primary Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 →

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Thirsk.

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) →

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, YO7 4NJ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145370

Other Primary Schools in Thirsk

If Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thirsk are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Carlton Miniott Primary Academy 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: Carlton Miniott Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy 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 Carlton Miniott Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?

Admission to Carlton Miniott Primary Academy 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 Carlton Miniott Primary Academy cover?

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy is a primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Carlton Miniott Primary Academy?

Carlton Miniott Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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