Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
124
Pupils
140
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Pollington-Balne Church of England 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, 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 Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary 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.
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 →Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School: 140 places, 89% filled: places available
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 124 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 8.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Goole.
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 →
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Balne Moor Road, Pollington, Goole, DN14 0DZ
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 8.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118044
Other Primary Schools in Goole
If Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Goole are the next closest alternatives.
Barmby-on-the-Marsh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 7HQ
Eastrington Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 7QE
Rawcliffe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 8RG
Rawcliffe Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 8NH
Snaith Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 9RD
Parkside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DN14 6RQ
Other Church of England Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary 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.
Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield
Beswick and Watton CofE (VC) School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · York
Burton Agnes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Pollington-Balne Church of England 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.
Hensall Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Near Goole · 2.7 miles away
Cowick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Goole · 3.5 miles away
Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Goole · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Pollington-Balne Church of England 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, 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 Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 124 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School? ▾
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary 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 Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Goole, 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 Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School? ▾
Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.