King James's School Catchment Area
King James's School is a community secondary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1522 pupils, and a capacity of 1705 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,522
Pupils
1,705
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
King James's School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King James's School?
The catchment area for King James's School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire 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 King James's School are allocated by North Yorkshire 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.
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 →King James's School: 1705 places, 89% filled: places available
King James's School has a published admission number of 1705 places. 1522 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1705 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. 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Knaresborough.
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) →
King James's School: School Information
- Full address
- King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121687
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King James's 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: King James's School
What is the catchment area for King James's School? ▾
The catchment area for King James's School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King James's School oversubscribed? ▾
King James's School has a capacity of 1705 places and currently has 1522 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for King James's School? ▾
Admission to King James's 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 King James's School cover? ▾
King James's School is a secondary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, 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 King James's School? ▾
King James's School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.