Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School Catchment Area
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bedale, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 84 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
84
Pupils
70
Capacity
120%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Hunton and Arrathorne 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 Hunton and Arrathorne 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.
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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 →Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 120% capacity
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 84 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 120%. At 120% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bedale.
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) →
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- South View, Hunton, Bedale, DL8 1QB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121302
Other Primary Schools in Bedale
If Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedale are the next closest alternatives.
Snape Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL8 2TF
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL8 2AT
Crakehall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DL8 1HP
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DL8 2HX
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hunton and Arrathorne 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.
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Catterick Garrison · 3.1 miles away
Cambrai Primary School Catchment Area
Free schools · Catterick Garrison · 3.2 miles away
Carnagill Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Catterick Garrison · 3.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hunton and Arrathorne 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 Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School currently has 84 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hunton and Arrathorne 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 Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School cover? ▾
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School is a primary school in Bedale, 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 Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School? ▾
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.