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Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

90

Pupils

126

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Gargrave 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.

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 →

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 126 places, 71% filled: places available

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 126 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 126 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. 20% of pupils at Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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) →

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Neville Road, Gargrave, Skipton, BD23 3RE
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
121599

Other Primary Schools in Skipton

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

Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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: Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 126 places and currently has 90 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

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

Gargrave 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 Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Gargrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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