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Park Grove Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Park Grove Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in York , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 264 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

264

Pupils

270

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Park Grove Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Park Grove Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Park Grove Primary Academy is the geographic zone York 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Park Grove Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with York. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 York before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find York catchment area documents →

Park Grove Primary Academy: 270 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Park Grove Primary Academy has a published admission number of 270 places. 264 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 270, York'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. 16.3% 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.

York 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 York school admissions →

Park Grove Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Park Grove, York, YO31 8LG
Local authority
York
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
16.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144266

Other Primary Schools in York

If Park Grove Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Park Grove Primary Academy 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: Park Grove Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Park Grove Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Park Grove Primary Academy is the geographic zone York 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Park Grove Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Park Grove Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Park Grove Primary Academy?

Admission to Park Grove Primary Academy is managed by York. 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 Park Grove Primary Academy cover?

Park Grove Primary Academy is a primary school in York, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Park Grove Primary Academy?

Park Grove Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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