Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is an academy converter primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 189 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
95
Pupils
189
Capacity
50%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School?
The catchment area for Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist 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 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist 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 →Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School: 189 places, 50% filled: places available
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School has a published admission number of 189 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 50%. At 50% full, the school currently has headroom below its 189 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. 7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of York.
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) →
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Station Lane, Shipton-by-Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AG
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England/Methodist
- Free school meals
- 7.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143289
Other Primary Schools in York
If Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School Catchment Area
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Newbald Primary School Catchment Area
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Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO42 1SP
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO43 3BY
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO42 2HE
Warter Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School
What is the catchment area for Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist 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 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School has a capacity of 189 places and currently has 95 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School? ▾
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist 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 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School cover? ▾
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School is a primary school in York, 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 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School? ▾
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.