Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 281 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
281
Pupils
390
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is managed by North 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.
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 →Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School: 390 places, 72% filled: places available
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 390 places. 281 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 390 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. 24.2% of pupils at Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
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) →
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Stockwell Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 24.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147097
Other Primary Schools in Knaresborough
If Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Knaresborough are the next closest alternatives.
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HG5 9JA
Staveley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HG5 9LQ
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HG5 8NJ
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 9BG
Aspin Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 8LQ
Meadowside Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 0SL
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Knaresborough St John's Church of England 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.
Starbeck Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Harrogate · 1.5 miles away
Hookstone Chase Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Harrogate · 1.7 miles away
St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Harrogate · 2.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 390 places and currently has 281 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School? ▾
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.