Queen Ethelburga's Prep School Catchment Area
Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is a 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
Entry to Queen Ethelburga's Prep School is selective — 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.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Ethelburga's Prep School
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.