Sheriff Hutton Primary School Catchment Area
Sheriff Hutton Primary School is a community primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, 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.
2-11
Age range
94
Pupils
105
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sheriff Hutton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sheriff Hutton Primary School?
The catchment area for Sheriff Hutton 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 Sheriff Hutton 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 →Sheriff Hutton Primary School: 105 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Sheriff Hutton 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. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of York.
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) →
Sheriff Hutton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- West End, Sheriff Hutton, York, YO60 6SH
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 14.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121342
Other Primary Schools in York
If Sheriff Hutton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO43 4HL
Newbald Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO43 4SQ
Bishop Wilton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO42 1SP
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO43 3BY
Pocklington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO42 2HE
Warter Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · YO42 1XR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sheriff Hutton 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.
Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · York · 2.5 miles away
Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · York · 3.0 miles away
Robert Wilkinson Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · York · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sheriff Hutton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sheriff Hutton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sheriff Hutton 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 Sheriff Hutton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sheriff Hutton 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 Sheriff Hutton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sheriff Hutton 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 Sheriff Hutton Primary School cover? ▾
Sheriff Hutton Primary School is a primary school in York, 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 Sheriff Hutton Primary School? ▾
Sheriff Hutton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.