Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Catchment Area
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is a community primary school in Leeds, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 484 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
484
Pupils
420
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan 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 Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan 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 →Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 115% capacity
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 484 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 115%. At 115% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Leeds.
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 in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Milford Road, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6QN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121461
Other Primary Schools in Leeds
If Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Guiseley Primary School Catchment Area
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Rawdon Littlemoor Primary School Catchment Area
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Scholes (Elmet) Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS15 4BJ
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS18 4QP
Seven Hills Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · LS27 8LA
Farsley Westroyd Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · LS28 5BH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan 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.
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Selby · 3.9 miles away
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Castleford · 4.5 miles away
Green Lane Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Leeds · 4.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan 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 Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School currently has 484 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan 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 Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School cover? ▾
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School is a primary school in Leeds, 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 in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School? ▾
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.