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Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Malton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 36 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

36

Pupils

80

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy is managed by North Yorkshire 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 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 →

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy: 80 places, 45% filled: places available

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy has a published admission number of 80 places. 36 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 80 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. 45.5% of pupils at Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Malton.

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) →

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
St. Hildas Street, Sherburn, Malton, YO17 8PG
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
45.5% of pupils
DfE URN
150701

Other Primary Schools in Malton

If Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Malton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. 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 Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy 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: Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy has a capacity of 80 places and currently has 36 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy?

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy cover?

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Malton, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy?

Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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