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Craven Pupil Referral Service Catchment Area

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

Craven Pupil Referral Service is a pupil referral unit not applicable school in Skipton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 10 pupils, and a capacity of 16 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

10

Pupils

16

Capacity

63%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Craven Pupil Referral Service Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Craven Pupil Referral Service?

The catchment area for Craven Pupil Referral Service 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 Craven Pupil Referral Service 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.

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 →

Craven Pupil Referral Service: 16 places, 63% filled: places available

Craven Pupil Referral Service has a published admission number of 16 places. 10 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 16 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. 80% of pupils at Craven Pupil Referral Service are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Skipton.

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) →

Craven Pupil Referral Service: School Information

Full address
The Snaygill Centre, Keighley Road, Skipton, BD23 2QS
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Pupil referral unit
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
80% of pupils
DfE URN
135851

Other Not applicable Schools in Skipton

If Craven Pupil Referral Service is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Skipton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Craven Pupil Referral Service 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: Craven Pupil Referral Service

What is the catchment area for Craven Pupil Referral Service?

The catchment area for Craven Pupil Referral Service 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 Craven Pupil Referral Service oversubscribed?

Craven Pupil Referral Service has a capacity of 16 places and currently has 10 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Craven Pupil Referral Service?

Admission to Craven Pupil Referral Service 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 Craven Pupil Referral Service cover?

Craven Pupil Referral Service is a not applicable school in Skipton, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Craven Pupil Referral Service?

Craven Pupil Referral Service was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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