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Kirkby Avenue Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kirkby Avenue Primary School is a community primary school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 361 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

361

Pupils

350

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Kirkby Avenue Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kirkby Avenue Primary School?

The catchment area for Kirkby Avenue Primary School is the geographic zone Doncaster 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. Doncaster 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 Kirkby Avenue Primary School is set by Doncaster and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 361 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Kirkby Avenue Primary School: at or above its 350 place limit

Kirkby Avenue Primary School has a published admission number of 350 places. 361 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 350 places. Doncaster 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. 29.5% of pupils at Kirkby Avenue Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Doncaster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Doncaster 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 Doncaster school admissions →

Kirkby Avenue Primary School: School Information

Full address
Kirkby Avenue, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 9TF
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
29.5% of pupils
DfE URN
131341

Other Primary Schools in Doncaster

If Kirkby Avenue Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Kirkby Avenue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Kirkby Avenue Primary School

What is the catchment area for Kirkby Avenue Primary School?

The catchment area for Kirkby Avenue Primary School is the geographic zone Doncaster 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. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kirkby Avenue Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Kirkby Avenue Primary School currently has 361 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kirkby Avenue Primary School?

Admission to Kirkby Avenue Primary School is managed by Doncaster. 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 Kirkby Avenue Primary School cover?

Kirkby Avenue Primary School is a primary school in Doncaster, 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 Kirkby Avenue Primary School?

Kirkby Avenue Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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