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Helmsley Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Helmsley Community Primary School is a academy converter primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

163

Pupils

168

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Helmsley Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Helmsley Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Helmsley Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Carlton Lane, Helmsley, York, YO62 5HB
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
10.4% of pupils
DfE URN
148376

Other Primary Schools in York

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Helmsley Community Primary School

Is Helmsley Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Helmsley Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 168 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Helmsley Community Primary School?

Admission to Helmsley 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 Helmsley Community Primary School cover?

Helmsley Community Primary School is a primary school in York, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Helmsley Community Primary School?

Helmsley Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.