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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in York , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

85

Pupils

200

Capacity

43%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone York 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by York and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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

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Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 200 places, 43% filled: places available

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 200 places. 85 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 43%. At 43% full, the school currently has headroom below its 200 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. 36.5% of pupils at Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across York.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

York 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 York school admissions →

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4YZ
Local authority
York
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
36.5% of pupils
DfE URN
121473

Other Primary Schools in York

If Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in York

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across York. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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: Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone York 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 200 places and currently has 85 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with York.

What is the admissions policy for Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by York before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in York, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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