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Malton Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Malton Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Malton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 294 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

196

Pupils

294

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Malton Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Malton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Malton Primary Academy 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 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, Malton Primary 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 →

Malton Primary Academy: 294 places, 67% filled: places available

Malton Primary Academy has a published admission number of 294 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 294 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. 37.7% of pupils at Malton Primary Academy 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) →

Malton Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Highfield Road, Malton, YO17 7DB
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
37.7% of pupils
DfE URN
148714

Other Primary Schools in Malton

If Malton Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Malton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Malton Primary 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: Malton Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Malton Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Malton Primary Academy 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 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 Malton Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Malton Primary Academy has a capacity of 294 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Malton Primary Academy?

Admission to Malton Primary 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 Malton Primary Academy cover?

Malton Primary Academy is a primary school in Malton, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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