Queen Ethelburga's Prep School Catchment Area
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is an other independent not applicable school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 0-15, with 828 pupils, and a capacity of 650 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
0-15
Age range
828
Pupils
650
Capacity
127%
Fill rate
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Queen Ethelburga's Prep School?
The catchment area for Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, North Yorkshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
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Queen Ethelburga's Prep School has a published admission number of 650 places. 828 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 127%. At 127% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Yorkshire 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.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North 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. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School: School Information
- Full address
- Thorpe Underwood Hall, Thorpe Underwood Estate, York, YO26 9SS
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 0-15 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 121743
Other Not applicable Schools in York
If Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in York are the next closest alternatives.
Pocklington School Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO42 2NJ
Danesgate Community Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · YO10 4PB
Bootham School Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO30 7BU
St Peter's School 2-18 Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO30 6AB
The Mount School (York) Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO24 4DD
Terrington Hall School Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO60 6PR
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Queen Ethelburga's Prep 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
What is the catchment area for Queen Ethelburga's Prep School? ▾
The catchment area for Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Queen Ethelburga's Prep School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Queen Ethelburga's Prep School currently has 828 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 650 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Queen Ethelburga's Prep School? ▾
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. North Yorkshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Queen Ethelburga's Prep School cover? ▾
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is a not applicable school in York, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 0-15. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.