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Castleton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Castleton Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 48 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

48

Pupils

56

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Castleton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Castleton Primary School?

The catchment area for Castleton 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, Castleton 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.

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 →

Castleton Primary School: 56 places, 86% filled: places available

Castleton Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 48 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Whitby.

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) →

Castleton Primary School: School Information

Full address
38 High Street, Castleton, Whitby, YO21 2DA
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144680

Other Primary Schools in Whitby

If Castleton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Castleton 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: Castleton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Castleton Primary School?

The catchment area for Castleton 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 Castleton Primary School oversubscribed?

Castleton Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 48 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Castleton Primary School?

Admission to Castleton 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 Castleton Primary School cover?

Castleton Primary School is a primary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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