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Croxby Primary School Catchment Area

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

Croxby Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 357 pupils, and a capacity of 320 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

357

Pupils

320

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Croxby Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Croxby Primary School?

The catchment area for Croxby Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of 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, Croxby Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Riding of 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 357 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 320 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Croxby Primary School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Croxby Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 112% capacity

Croxby Primary School has a published admission number of 320 places. 357 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 112%. At 112% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.2% of pupils at Croxby Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →

Croxby Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4TN
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
22.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145177

Other Primary Schools in Hull

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Croxby Primary School?

The catchment area for Croxby Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Croxby Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Croxby Primary School currently has 357 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 320 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Croxby Primary School?

Admission to Croxby Primary School is managed by East Riding of 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 Croxby Primary School cover?

Croxby Primary School is a primary school in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Croxby Primary School?

Croxby Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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