Molescroft Primary School Catchment Area
Molescroft Primary School is a community primary school in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 421 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
421
Pupils
420
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
Molescroft Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Molescroft Primary School?
The catchment area for Molescroft Primary 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 Molescroft Primary 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.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Molescroft Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit
Molescroft Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 421 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. East Riding of Yorkshire 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. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Beverley.
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 →
Molescroft Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- St Leonard's Road, Molescroft, Beverley, HU17 7HF
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117889
Other Primary Schools in Beverley
If Molescroft Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Beverley are the next closest alternatives.
Walkington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HU17 8SB
Leconfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HU17 7NP
Leven Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU17 5NX
Tickton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU17 9RZ
Woodmansey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU17 0TH
Cherry Burton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HU17 7RF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Molescroft 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.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Beverley · 0.3 miles away
Swinemoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Beverley · 0.9 miles away
Keldmarsh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Beverley · 1.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Molescroft Primary School
What is the catchment area for Molescroft Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Molescroft Primary 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 Molescroft Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Molescroft Primary School currently has 421 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Molescroft Primary School? ▾
Admission to Molescroft Primary 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 Molescroft Primary School cover? ▾
Molescroft Primary School is a primary school in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 Molescroft Primary School? ▾
Molescroft Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.