Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Catchment Area
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is a community primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 578 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
578
Pupils
630
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Scarborough, Northstead Community 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 Scarborough, Northstead Community 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 →Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School: 630 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 578 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 630, 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. 33.7% of pupils at Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary 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) →
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Maple Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6LP
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121321
Other Primary Schools in Scarborough
If Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.
Barrowcliff School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 6NQ
Gladstone Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 7DD
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO11 3XJ
Wheatcroft Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO11 3BW
Seamer and Irton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 4QX
Cayton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO11 3NN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Scarborough, Northstead Community 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.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Scarborough · 0.1 miles away
Newby and Scalby Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Scarborough · 0.7 miles away
Friarage Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Scarborough · 1.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Scarborough, Northstead Community 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 Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 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, Northstead Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Scarborough, Northstead Community 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 Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School cover? ▾
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School is a primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School? ▾
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.