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Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area

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

Skipsea Primary School is a community primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

63

Pupils

70

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Skipsea Primary School?

The catchment area for Skipsea Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of 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 Skipsea Primary School is set by East Riding of Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Skipsea Primary School: 70 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Skipsea Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 63 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 70, East Riding of 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. 43.1% of pupils at Skipsea Primary School 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 Driffield.

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

East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →

Skipsea Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hornsea Road, Skipsea, Driffield, YO25 8ST
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
43.1% of pupils
DfE URN
117882

Other Primary Schools in Driffield

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Skipsea Primary School?

The catchment area for Skipsea Primary School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Skipsea Primary School oversubscribed?

Skipsea Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 70 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Skipsea Primary School?

Admission to Skipsea Primary School is managed by East Riding of 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 Skipsea Primary School cover?

Skipsea Primary School is a primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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