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Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

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

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 296 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

296

Pupils

330

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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.

Admission to Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is managed by East Riding of 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.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 330 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has a published admission number of 330 places. 296 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 330, East Riding of Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.9% 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.

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 →

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: School Information

Full address
Princess Road, Market Weighton, York, YO43 3BY
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.9% of pupils
DfE URN
117982

Other Primary Schools in York

If Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Riding of 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 Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

What is the catchment area for Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 330 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School cover?

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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