Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Catchment Area
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.
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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.
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Thirsk Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
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Pickhill Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO7 4JL
Knayton Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · YO7 4AN
Topcliffe CofE Academy Catchment Area
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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.
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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.