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Fairburn Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Fairburn Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Knottingley, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, and a capacity of 83 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

83

Capacity

Fairburn Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Fairburn Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Fairburn 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.

As an academy, Fairburn Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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.

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Fairburn Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Great North Road, Fairburn, Knottingley, WF11 9JY
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
DfE URN
151422

Other Primary Schools in Knottingley

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Fairburn 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: Fairburn Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Fairburn Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Fairburn 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 Fairburn Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Fairburn Community Primary School has a capacity of 83 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Fairburn Community Primary School?

Admission to Fairburn 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 Fairburn Community Primary School cover?

Fairburn Community Primary School is a primary school in Knottingley, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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