Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 102 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
102
Pupils
105
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The catchment area for Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by East Riding of 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 East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 105 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 102 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, East Riding of Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Driffield.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Garton-on-the-Wolds, Driffield, YO25 3EX
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 17.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117977
Other Primary Schools in Driffield
If Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Driffield are the next closest alternatives.
Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8RG
Driffield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5HN
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 9PD
Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 4LJ
North Frodingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8LA
Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8ST
Other Church of England Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield
Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · York
Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Garton-on-the-Wolds 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.
Northfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · Driffield · 2.9 miles away
Driffield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 2.9 miles away
Wetwang Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · York · 2.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What is the catchment area for Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Garton-on-the-Wolds 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 East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Driffield, East Riding of 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 Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.