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Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 207 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

196

Pupils

207

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Embsay 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 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 →

Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Pasture Road, Embsay, Skipton, BD23 6RH
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
4.1% of pupils
DfE URN
121559

Other Primary Schools in Skipton

If Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Skipton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 207 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Embsay 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 Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Skipton, 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 Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Embsay Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.