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Risedale School Catchment Area

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

Risedale School is a community secondary school in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 543 pupils, and a capacity of 925 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

543

Pupils

925

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Risedale School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Risedale School?

The catchment area for Risedale School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Risedale School are allocated by North Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Risedale School: 925 places, 59% filled: places available

Risedale School has a published admission number of 925 places. 543 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 925 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. 33% of pupils at Risedale School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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) →

Risedale School: School Information

Full address
Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4BD
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33% of pupils
DfE URN
121663

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Risedale 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: Risedale School

What is the catchment area for Risedale School?

The catchment area for Risedale School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Risedale School oversubscribed?

Risedale School has a capacity of 925 places and currently has 543 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Risedale School?

Admission to Risedale School is managed by North 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 Risedale School cover?

Risedale School is a secondary school in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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