Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Catchment Area
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is a community primary school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 94 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
94
Pupils
105
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Scotton Lingerfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Scotton Lingerfield 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 Scotton Lingerfield 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 →Scotton Lingerfield Primary School: 105 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 94 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 105, 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. 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Knaresborough.
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) →
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Market Flat Lane, Lingerfield, Knaresborough, HG5 9JA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121413
Other Primary Schools in Knaresborough
If Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Knaresborough are the next closest alternatives.
Staveley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HG5 9LQ
Goldsborough Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HG5 8NJ
St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 9BG
Aspin Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 8LQ
Meadowside Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 0SL
Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HG5 0JN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Scotton Lingerfield 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.
Starbeck Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Harrogate · 2.3 miles away
Burton Leonard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Harrogate · 2.3 miles away
Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Harrogate · 2.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Scotton Lingerfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Scotton Lingerfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Scotton Lingerfield 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 Scotton Lingerfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Scotton Lingerfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Scotton Lingerfield 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 Scotton Lingerfield Primary School cover? ▾
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School is a primary school in Knaresborough, 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 Scotton Lingerfield Primary School? ▾
Scotton Lingerfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.