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Frederick Holmes School Catchment Area

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

Frederick Holmes School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 109 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-19

Age range

109

Pupils

100

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Frederick Holmes School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Frederick Holmes School?

The catchment area for Frederick Holmes School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Frederick Holmes School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 109 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the 2027 Frederick Holmes School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kingston upon Hull, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Frederick Holmes School: at or above its 100 place limit

Frederick Holmes School has a published admission number of 100 places. 109 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 100 places. Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. 43% of pupils at Frederick Holmes School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hull.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Frederick Holmes School: School Information

Full address
Inglemire Lane, Hull, HU6 8JJ
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
43% of pupils
DfE URN
146220

Other Not applicable Schools in Hull

If Frederick Holmes School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Frederick Holmes 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: Frederick Holmes School

What is the catchment area for Frederick Holmes School?

The catchment area for Frederick Holmes School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Frederick Holmes School oversubscribed?

Yes, Frederick Holmes School currently has 109 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Frederick Holmes School?

Admission to Frederick Holmes School is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 Frederick Holmes School cover?

Frederick Holmes School is a not applicable school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Frederick Holmes School?

Frederick Holmes School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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