Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is a community primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 93 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
93
Pupils
189
Capacity
49%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Dishforth Airfield Community 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.
The catchment area for Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School 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 →Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School: 189 places, 49% filled: places available
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School has a published admission number of 189 places. 93 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 49%. At 49% full, the school currently has headroom below its 189 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. 11.9% 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) →
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Short Road, Dishforth Airfield, Thirsk, YO7 3DL
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121332
Other Primary Schools in Thirsk
If Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thirsk are the next closest alternatives.
Thirsk Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO7 1SL
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO7 3LN
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
Academy converter · YO7 3RG
Sowerby Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · YO7 1RX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Dishforth Airfield Community 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.
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · York · 1.7 miles away
St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · York · 2.8 miles away
Boroughbridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · York · 2.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Dishforth Airfield Community 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 Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School has a capacity of 189 places and currently has 93 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Dishforth Airfield Community 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 Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School cover? ▾
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Thirsk, North 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 Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School? ▾
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.