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St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough Catchment Area

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

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough is a voluntary aided primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 278 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

278

Pupils

280

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough?

The catchment area for St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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 St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough: 280 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough has a published admission number of 280 places. 278 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 280, North Yorkshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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) →

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough: School Information

Full address
Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, YO11 3BW
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
121615

Other Primary Schools in Scarborough

If St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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: St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough

What is the catchment area for St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough?

The catchment area for St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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 St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough oversubscribed?

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough is operating close to its capacity of 280 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough?

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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 St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough cover?

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough 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 St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough?

St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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