Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
95
Pupils
105
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The catchment area for Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 105 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, 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. 17.2% 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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Grange Close, Dishforth, Thirsk, YO7 3LN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 17.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121487
Other Primary Schools in Thirsk
If Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thirsk are the next closest alternatives.
Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Thirsk Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO7 1SL
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
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 · 3.0 miles away
Sharow Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ripon · 3.3 miles away
Alanbrooke Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Thirsk · 3.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What is the catchment area for Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.