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North Ridge Community School Catchment Area

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

North Ridge Community School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Doncaster , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 161 pupils, and a capacity of 139 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-19

Age range

161

Pupils

139

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

North Ridge Community School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North Ridge Community School?

The catchment area for North Ridge Community School is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, North Ridge Community School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Doncaster. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 161 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 139 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Doncaster before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Doncaster catchment area documents →

North Ridge Community School: heavily oversubscribed at 116% capacity

North Ridge Community School has a published admission number of 139 places. 161 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 116%. At 116% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Doncaster 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. 46.5% of pupils at North Ridge Community School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Doncaster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Doncaster 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 Doncaster school admissions →

North Ridge Community School: School Information

Full address
Tenter Balk Lane, Adwick-le-Street, Doncaster, DN6 7EF
Local authority
Doncaster
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-19 years
Free school meals
46.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147829

Other Not applicable Schools in Doncaster

If North Ridge Community School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Doncaster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to North Ridge Community 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: North Ridge Community School

What is the catchment area for North Ridge Community School?

The catchment area for North Ridge Community School is the geographic zone Doncaster uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Doncaster publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is North Ridge Community School oversubscribed?

Yes, North Ridge Community School currently has 161 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 139 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for North Ridge Community School?

Admission to North Ridge Community School is managed by Doncaster. 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 North Ridge Community School cover?

North Ridge Community School is a not applicable school in Doncaster, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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