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Glusburn Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Glusburn Community Primary School is a community primary school in Keighley, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 394 pupils, and a capacity of 416 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

394

Pupils

416

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Glusburn Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Glusburn Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Glusburn Community 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 siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Glusburn Community Primary School is set by North Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Glusburn Community Primary School: 416 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Glusburn Community Primary School has a published admission number of 416 places. 394 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 416, North 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. 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Keighley.

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) →

Glusburn Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Colne Road, Glusburn, Keighley, BD20 8PJ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
13.2% of pupils
DfE URN
121447

Other Primary Schools in Keighley

If Glusburn Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Keighley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Glusburn Community 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: Glusburn Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Glusburn Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Glusburn Community 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 siblings. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Glusburn Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Glusburn Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 416 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Glusburn Community Primary School?

Admission to Glusburn Community Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 Glusburn Community Primary School cover?

Glusburn Community Primary School is a primary school in Keighley, 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 Glusburn Community Primary School?

Glusburn Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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