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Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton Catchment Area

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

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton is a voluntary controlled primary school in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 43 pupils, and a capacity of 69 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-7

Age range

43

Pupils

69

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton?

The catchment area for Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton: 69 places, 62% filled: places available

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton has a published admission number of 69 places. 43 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 69 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. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Middlesbrough.

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) →

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton: School Information

Full address
Low Green, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6NN
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
121495

Other Primary Schools in Middlesbrough

If Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton 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: Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton

What is the catchment area for Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton?

The catchment area for Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton oversubscribed?

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton has a capacity of 69 places and currently has 43 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton?

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton cover?

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton is a primary school in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton?

Marwood Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Great Ayton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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