Springhead School Catchment Area
Springhead School is a community special not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 104 pupils, and a capacity of 97 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-19
Age range
104
Pupils
97
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Springhead School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springhead School?
The catchment area for Springhead School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North 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 Springhead School is set by North 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 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 →Springhead School: at or above its 97 place limit
Springhead School has a published admission number of 97 places. 104 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 97 places. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 59.2% of pupils at Springhead 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 Scarborough.
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) →
Springhead School: School Information
- Full address
- Barry's Lane, Scarborough, YO12 4HA
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2-19 years
- Free school meals
- 59.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121772
Other Not applicable Schools in Scarborough
If Springhead School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.
Scarborough College Catchment Area
Other independent school · YO11 3BA
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · YO11 2PG
Cambian Scarborough School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · YO11 3BQ
The Woodlands Academy Catchment Area
Academy special converter · YO12 6QN
Brompton Hall School Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · YO13 9DB
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springhead School
What is the catchment area for Springhead School? ▾
The catchment area for Springhead School is the geographic zone North Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Springhead School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Springhead School currently has 104 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 97 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Springhead School? ▾
Admission to Springhead School is managed by North 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 Springhead School cover? ▾
Springhead School is a not applicable school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Springhead School? ▾
Springhead School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.