Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 36 pupils, and a capacity of 52 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
36
Pupils
52
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Eppleby Forcett Church of England 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England 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 →Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School: 52 places, 69% filled: places available
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 52 places. 36 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 52 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. 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Richmond.
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) →
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Eppleby, Richmond, DL11 7AY
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 5.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144164
Other Primary Schools in Richmond
If Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Richmond are the next closest alternatives.
Darell Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · TW9 4LH
Meadlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 7TS
The Russell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 7AH
The Vineyard School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 6NE
St Richard's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW10 7NL
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW10 5AA
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
Eppleby Forcett Church of England 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England 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.
Melsonby Methodist Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Richmond · 3.2 miles away
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Darlington · 3.3 miles away
Ravensworth Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Richmond · 4.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Eppleby Forcett Church of England 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 52 places and currently has 36 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School? ▾
Eppleby Forcett Church of England 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 Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School? ▾
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.