Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area
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.
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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.
Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8RG
Driffield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5HN
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 9PD
Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 4LJ
North Frodingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8LA
Northfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5YN
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.
Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 2.7 miles away
Hornsea Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Hornsea · 5.0 miles away
Hornsea Burton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Hornsea · 5.3 miles away
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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.