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Sidmouth Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sidmouth Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

449

Pupils

459

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Sidmouth Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sidmouth Primary School?

The catchment area for Sidmouth Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Sidmouth Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Sidmouth Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kingston upon Hull, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Sidmouth Primary School: 459 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Sidmouth Primary School has a published admission number of 459 places. 449 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 459, Kingston upon Hull, City of'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. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hull.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Sidmouth Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sidmouth Street, Hull, HU5 2JY
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
19% of pupils
DfE URN
145431

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If Sidmouth Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sidmouth 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: Sidmouth Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sidmouth Primary School?

The catchment area for Sidmouth Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sidmouth Primary School oversubscribed?

Sidmouth Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 459 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sidmouth Primary School?

Admission to Sidmouth Primary School is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 Sidmouth Primary School cover?

Sidmouth Primary School is a primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sidmouth Primary School?

Sidmouth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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