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Springwater Academy Catchment Area

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

Springwater Academy is an academy special converter not applicable school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-19, and a capacity of 143 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

143

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2022

Springwater Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Springwater Academy?

The catchment area for Springwater Academy 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.

As an academy, Springwater Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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.

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Springwater Academy: School Information

Full address
High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, HG2 7LW
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
DfE URN
151754

Other Not applicable Schools in Harrogate

If Springwater Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Harrogate are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Springwater Academy 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: Springwater Academy

What is the catchment area for Springwater Academy?

The catchment area for Springwater Academy 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 Springwater Academy oversubscribed?

Springwater Academy has a capacity of 143 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Springwater Academy?

Admission to Springwater Academy 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 Springwater Academy cover?

Springwater Academy is a not applicable school in Harrogate, 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 Springwater Academy?

Springwater Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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