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South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

196

Pupils

220

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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.

Admission to South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by East Riding of 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 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 →

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 220 places, 89% filled: places available

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 220 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 220 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. 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Brough.

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 →

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Church Street, South Cave, Brough, HU15 2EP
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
6.1% of pupils
DfE URN
118003

Other Primary Schools in Brough

If South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to South Cave 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 220 places and currently has 196 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

South Cave 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 East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Brough, East Riding of 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 South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

South Cave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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