Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
47
Pupils
70
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The catchment area for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 70 places, 67% filled: places available
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 47 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30% of pupils at Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
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) →
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Pickering Road, Snainton, Scarborough, YO13 9AF
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 30% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121515
Other Primary Schools in Scarborough
If Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.
Barrowcliff School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 6NQ
Gladstone Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 7DD
Scarborough, Northstead Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 6LP
Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO11 3XJ
Wheatcroft Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO11 3BW
Seamer and Irton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO12 4QX
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.
Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Scarborough · 1.2 miles away
Wykeham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Scarborough · 2.5 miles away
Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Malton · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What is the catchment area for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 47 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.