Romanby Primary School Catchment Area
Romanby Primary School is a community primary school in Northallerton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 257 pupils, and a capacity of 271 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
257
Pupils
271
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Romanby Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Romanby Primary School?
The catchment area for Romanby Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North 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 Romanby Primary School is set by North Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Romanby Primary School: 271 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Romanby Primary School has a published admission number of 271 places. 257 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 271, North Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Northallerton.
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) →
Romanby Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Close, Romanby, Northallerton, DL7 8BL
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121312
Other Primary Schools in Northallerton
If Romanby Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Northallerton are the next closest alternatives.
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL7 9SG
Applegarth Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL7 8QF
North and South Cowton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL7 0HF
Leeming RAF Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL7 9NQ
Alverton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL6 1RB
Appleton Wiske Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DL6 2AA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Romanby 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.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Northallerton · 0.4 miles away
Broomfield School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Northallerton · 0.5 miles away
Mill Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Northallerton · 0.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Romanby Primary School
What is the catchment area for Romanby Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Romanby Primary School is the geographic zone North 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Romanby Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Romanby Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 271 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Romanby Primary School? ▾
Admission to Romanby Primary 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 Romanby Primary School cover? ▾
Romanby Primary School is a primary school in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.