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Sinnington Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sinnington Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in York, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

106

Pupils

84

Capacity

126%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Sinnington Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sinnington Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Sinnington 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.

As an academy, Sinnington Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Sinnington Community Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 126% capacity

Sinnington Community Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 126%. At 126% 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. 4.2% 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) →

Sinnington Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Friars Hill, Sinnington, York, YO62 6SL
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
4.2% of pupils
DfE URN
148375

Other Primary Schools in York

If Sinnington Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sinnington 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: Sinnington Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sinnington Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Sinnington 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 Sinnington Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Sinnington Community Primary School currently has 106 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 84 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sinnington Community Primary School?

Admission to Sinnington 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 Sinnington Community Primary School cover?

Sinnington Community 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 Sinnington Community Primary School?

Sinnington Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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