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Easingwold Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Easingwold Community Primary School is a community primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 301 pupils, and a capacity of 297 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

301

Pupils

297

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Easingwold Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Easingwold Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Easingwold 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 Easingwold 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 297 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 North Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Easingwold Community Primary School numbers →

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 →

Easingwold Community Primary School: at or above its 297 place limit

Easingwold Community Primary School has a published admission number of 297 places. 301 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 297 places. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.3% of pupils at Easingwold Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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) →

Easingwold Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Thirsk Road, Easingwold, York, YO61 3HJ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
29.3% of pupils
DfE URN
121331

Other Primary Schools in York

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Easingwold 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Easingwold Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Easingwold Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Easingwold 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 Easingwold Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Easingwold Community Primary School currently has 301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 297 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Easingwold Community Primary School?

Admission to Easingwold 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 Easingwold Community Primary School cover?

Easingwold Community Primary School is a primary school in York, North Yorkshire, 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 Easingwold Community Primary School?

Easingwold Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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