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Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School is a community primary school in Selby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

192

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Selby, Longman's Hill 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 Selby, Longman's Hill 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School: 210 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 192 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Selby.

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) →

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Myrtle Avenue, Brayton, Selby, YO8 9BG
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
121460

Other Primary Schools in Selby

If Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Selby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Selby, Longman's Hill 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Selby, Longman's Hill 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 Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School?

Admission to Selby, Longman's Hill 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 Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School cover?

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School is a primary school in Selby, 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 Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School?

Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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