Market Weighton Infant School Catchment Area
Market Weighton Infant School is a community primary school in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 291 pupils, and a capacity of 228 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
291
Pupils
228
Capacity
128%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Market Weighton Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Market Weighton Infant School?
The catchment area for Market Weighton Infant School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire 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 Market Weighton Infant School is set by East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Market Weighton Infant School has a published admission number of 228 places. 291 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 128%. At 128% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. East Riding of Yorkshire 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. 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Market Weighton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Market Weighton Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Princess Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3EY
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117912
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Market Weighton Infant 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.
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · York · 0.1 miles away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · York · 0.2 miles away
Newbald Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · York · 3.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Market Weighton Infant School
What is the catchment area for Market Weighton Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Market Weighton Infant School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Market Weighton Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Market Weighton Infant School currently has 291 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 228 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Market Weighton Infant School? ▾
Admission to Market Weighton Infant School is managed by East Riding of 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 Market Weighton Infant School cover? ▾
Market Weighton Infant School is a primary school in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Market Weighton Infant School? ▾
Market Weighton Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.