Lord Deramore's Primary School Catchment Area
Lord Deramore's Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in York , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
219
Pupils
210
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Lord Deramore's Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lord Deramore's Primary School?
The catchment area for Lord Deramore's Primary School is the geographic zone York 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. York 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 Lord Deramore's Primary School is set by York and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by York before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find York catchment area documents →Lord Deramore's Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit
Lord Deramore's Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 219 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. York 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. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of York.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
York 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 York school admissions →
Lord Deramore's Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Heslington, York, YO10 5EE
- Local authority
- York
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121536
Other Primary Schools in York
If Lord Deramore's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO43 4HL
Newbald Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO43 4SQ
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO42 1SP
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO43 3BY
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO42 2HE
Warter Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · YO42 1XR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lord Deramore's 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Lord Deramore's Primary School
What is the catchment area for Lord Deramore's Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Lord Deramore's Primary School is the geographic zone York 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Lord Deramore's Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Lord Deramore's Primary School currently has 219 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lord Deramore's Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lord Deramore's Primary School is managed by York. 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 Lord Deramore's Primary School cover? ▾
Lord Deramore's Primary School is a primary school in York, 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 Lord Deramore's Primary School? ▾
Lord Deramore's Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.