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Longhill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Longhill Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Kingston-upon-Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 326 pupils, and a capacity of 276 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

326

Pupils

276

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Longhill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Longhill Primary School?

The catchment area for Longhill Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Longhill Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 326 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 276 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the 2027 Longhill Primary School numbers →

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

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Longhill Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 118% capacity

Longhill Primary School has a published admission number of 276 places. 326 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 118%. At 118% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.8% of pupils at Longhill Primary 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 Kingston-upon-Hull.

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

Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Longhill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Shannon Road, Longhill Estate, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU8 9RW
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
51.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140245

Other Primary Schools in Kingston-upon-Hull

If Longhill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kingston-upon-Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Longhill 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: Longhill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Longhill Primary School?

The catchment area for Longhill Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Longhill Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Longhill Primary School currently has 326 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 276 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Longhill Primary School?

Admission to Longhill Primary School is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 Longhill Primary School cover?

Longhill Primary School is a primary school in Kingston-upon-Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, 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 Longhill Primary School?

Longhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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