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Kings Mill School Catchment Area

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

Kings Mill School is a community special not applicable school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 136 pupils, and a capacity of 130 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-19

Age range

136

Pupils

130

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Kings Mill School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kings Mill School?

The catchment area for Kings Mill School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Kings Mill 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 136 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 130 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Kings Mill School numbers →

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 →

Kings Mill School: at or above its 130 place limit

Kings Mill School has a published admission number of 130 places. 136 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 130 places. East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52.3% of pupils at Kings Mill 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 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 →

Kings Mill School: School Information

Full address
Victoria Road, Driffield, YO25 6UG
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Free school meals
52.3% of pupils
DfE URN
118144

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Kings Mill 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: Kings Mill School

What is the catchment area for Kings Mill School?

The catchment area for Kings Mill School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Kings Mill School oversubscribed?

Yes, Kings Mill School currently has 136 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 130 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kings Mill School?

Admission to Kings Mill 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 Kings Mill School cover?

Kings Mill School is a not applicable school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kings Mill School?

Kings Mill School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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