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Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Catchment Area

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

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 99 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

99

Pupils

105

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?

The catchment area for Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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.

Admission to Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: 105 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School has a published admission number of 105 places. 99 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, 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. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Driffield.

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 →

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: School Information

Full address
Millside, Kilham, Driffield, YO25 4SR
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
117980

Other Primary Schools in Driffield

If Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Driffield are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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: Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School

What is the catchment area for Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?

The catchment area for Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School oversubscribed?

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School cover?

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a primary school in Driffield, 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 Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?

Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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