Joseph Rowntree School Catchment Area
Joseph Rowntree School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in York , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1270 pupils, and a capacity of 1328 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,270
Pupils
1,328
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Joseph Rowntree School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Joseph Rowntree School?
The catchment area for Joseph Rowntree School is the geographic zone York uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Joseph Rowntree School are allocated by York using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by York before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find York catchment area documents →Joseph Rowntree School: 1328 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Joseph Rowntree School has a published admission number of 1328 places. 1270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1328, York'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. 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of York.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
York 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 York school admissions →
Joseph Rowntree School: School Information
- Full address
- Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
- Local authority
- York
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121711
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Joseph Rowntree 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Joseph Rowntree School
What is the catchment area for Joseph Rowntree School? ▾
The catchment area for Joseph Rowntree School is the geographic zone York uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Joseph Rowntree School oversubscribed? ▾
Joseph Rowntree School is operating close to its capacity of 1328 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Joseph Rowntree School? ▾
Admission to Joseph Rowntree School is managed by York. 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 Joseph Rowntree School cover? ▾
Joseph Rowntree School is a secondary school in York, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Joseph Rowntree School? ▾
Joseph Rowntree School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.