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Dringhouses Primary School Catchment Area

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

Dringhouses Primary School is a community primary school in York , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 308 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

308

Pupils

315

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Dringhouses Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Dringhouses Primary School is set by York and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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Dringhouses Primary School — School Information

Full address
St Helen's Road, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1HW
Local authority
York
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
9.4% of pupils
DfE URN
121276

Other Primary Schools in York

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Dringhouses Primary School

Is Dringhouses Primary School oversubscribed?

Dringhouses Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dringhouses Primary School?

Admission to Dringhouses Primary School is managed by York. 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 Dringhouses Primary School cover?

Dringhouses Primary School is a primary school in York, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dringhouses Primary School?

Dringhouses Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.