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Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 59 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

59

Pupils

56

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

The catchment area for Gillamoor 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 Gillamoor 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 59 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 56 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 North Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School numbers →

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 →

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: at or above its 56 place limit

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 59 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 56 places. North Yorkshire 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. 11.9% 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) →

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Main Street, Gillamoor, York, YO62 7HX
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
121493

Other Primary Schools in York

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

Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire

Gillamoor 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 Gillamoor 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: Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

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

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

Yes, Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 59 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 56 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Gillamoor 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 Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in York, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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