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Lady Lumley's Academy Catchment Area

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

Lady Lumley's Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Pickering, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 716 pupils, and a capacity of 1126 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

716

Pupils

1,126

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Lady Lumley's Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lady Lumley's Academy?

The catchment area for Lady Lumley's Academy 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.

As an academy, Lady Lumley's Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

Lady Lumley's Academy: 1126 places, 64% filled: places available

Lady Lumley's Academy has a published admission number of 1126 places. 716 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1126 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. 18.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Pickering.

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) →

Lady Lumley's Academy: School Information

Full address
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, YO18 8NG
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148602

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Lady Lumley's Academy 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: Lady Lumley's Academy

What is the catchment area for Lady Lumley's Academy?

The catchment area for Lady Lumley's Academy 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 Lady Lumley's Academy oversubscribed?

Lady Lumley's Academy has a capacity of 1126 places and currently has 716 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Lady Lumley's Academy?

Admission to Lady Lumley's Academy 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 Lady Lumley's Academy cover?

Lady Lumley's Academy is a secondary school in Pickering, 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 Lady Lumley's Academy?

Lady Lumley's Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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