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Preston Primary School Catchment Area

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

Preston Primary School is a community primary school in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 159 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

159

Pupils

210

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Preston Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Preston Primary School?

The catchment area for Preston 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 Preston 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.

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 →

Preston Primary School: 210 places, 76% filled: places available

Preston Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 159 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hull.

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 →

Preston Primary School: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UY
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
117864

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If Preston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Preston 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Preston Primary School

What is the catchment area for Preston Primary School?

The catchment area for Preston 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 Preston Primary School oversubscribed?

Preston Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 159 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Preston Primary School?

Admission to Preston 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 Preston Primary School cover?

Preston Primary School is a primary school in Hull, 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.

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