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Spring Cottage Primary School Catchment Area

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

Spring Cottage Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 500 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

500

Pupils

420

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Spring Cottage Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Spring Cottage Primary School?

The catchment area for Spring Cottage Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Spring Cottage Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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: 500 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the 2027 Spring Cottage Primary School numbers →

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

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Spring Cottage Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 119% capacity

Spring Cottage Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 500 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 119%. At 119% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hull.

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

Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Spring Cottage Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dressay Grove, Spring Cottage Estate, Hull, HU8 9JH
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
10.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140587

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If Spring Cottage Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Spring Cottage 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: Spring Cottage Primary School

What is the catchment area for Spring Cottage Primary School?

The catchment area for Spring Cottage Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Spring Cottage Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Spring Cottage Primary School currently has 500 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Spring Cottage Primary School?

Admission to Spring Cottage Primary School is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 Spring Cottage Primary School cover?

Spring Cottage Primary School is a primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Spring Cottage Primary School?

Spring Cottage Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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