Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Catchment Area
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is a community primary school in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 313 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
313
Pupils
315
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hallgate Primary School Cottingham?
The catchment area for Hallgate Primary School Cottingham 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 siblings. 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.
The catchment area for Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is set by East Riding of Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Hallgate Primary School Cottingham: 315 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham has a published admission number of 315 places. 313 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, 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. 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cottingham.
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 →
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham: School Information
- Full address
- Hallgate Primary School, Cottingham, HU16 4DD
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135078
Other Primary Schools in Cottingham
If Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cottingham are the next closest alternatives.
Bacon Garth Primary School Catchment Area
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Westfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HU16 5PE
Little Weighton Rowley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU20 3XE
Skidby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU16 5TX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hallgate Primary School Cottingham 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hallgate Primary School Cottingham
What is the catchment area for Hallgate Primary School Cottingham? ▾
The catchment area for Hallgate Primary School Cottingham 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 siblings. 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 Hallgate Primary School Cottingham oversubscribed? ▾
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hallgate Primary School Cottingham? ▾
Admission to Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is managed by East Riding of 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 Hallgate Primary School Cottingham cover? ▾
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is a primary school in Cottingham, 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 Hallgate Primary School Cottingham? ▾
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.