Scarborough College Catchment Area
Scarborough College is an other independent not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 572 pupils, and a capacity of 625 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-18
Age range
572
Pupils
625
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Scarborough College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Scarborough College?
The catchment area for Scarborough College 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, 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 Scarborough College 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 →Scarborough College: 625 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Scarborough College has a published admission number of 625 places. 572 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 625, 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.
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) →
Scarborough College: School Information
- Full address
- Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 121730
Other Not applicable Schools in Scarborough
If Scarborough College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.
Springhead School Catchment Area
Community special school · YO12 4HA
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · YO11 2PG
Cambian Scarborough School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · YO11 3BQ
The Woodlands Academy Catchment Area
Academy special converter · YO12 6QN
Brompton Hall School Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · YO13 9DB
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Frequently Asked Questions: Scarborough College
What is the catchment area for Scarborough College? ▾
The catchment area for Scarborough College 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, 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 Scarborough College oversubscribed? ▾
Scarborough College is operating close to its capacity of 625 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Scarborough College? ▾
Admission to Scarborough College 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 Scarborough College cover? ▾
Scarborough College is a not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.