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Hilderthorpe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hilderthorpe Primary School is a community primary school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 331 pupils, and a capacity of 509 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

331

Pupils

509

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Hilderthorpe Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hilderthorpe Primary School?

The catchment area for Hilderthorpe 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 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 Hilderthorpe Primary School 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.

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 →

Hilderthorpe Primary School: 509 places, 65% filled: places available

Hilderthorpe Primary School has a published admission number of 509 places. 331 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 509 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52.2% of pupils at Hilderthorpe Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bridlington.

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 →

Hilderthorpe Primary School: School Information

Full address
Shaftesbury Road, Bridlington, YO15 3PP
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
52.2% of pupils
DfE URN
135700

Other Primary Schools in Bridlington

If Hilderthorpe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bridlington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hilderthorpe 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: Hilderthorpe Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hilderthorpe Primary School?

The catchment area for Hilderthorpe 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 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 Hilderthorpe Primary School oversubscribed?

Hilderthorpe Primary School has a capacity of 509 places and currently has 331 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Hilderthorpe Primary School?

Admission to Hilderthorpe Primary School 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 Hilderthorpe Primary School cover?

Hilderthorpe Primary School is a primary school in Bridlington, 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 Hilderthorpe Primary School?

Hilderthorpe Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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