St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield Catchment Area
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ripon, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 48 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
48
Pupils
70
Capacity
69%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield?
The catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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.
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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield: 70 places, 69% filled: places available
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield has a published admission number of 70 places. 48 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ripon.
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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield: School Information
- Full address
- Mowbray Terrace, West Tanfield, Ripon, HG4 5JN
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 4.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121524
Other Primary Schools in Ripon
If St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ripon are the next closest alternatives.
Moorside Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
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Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HG4 1LT
Sharow Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HG4 5BJ
Outwood Primary Academy Greystone Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · HG4 1RW
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield
What is the catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield? ▾
The catchment area for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield oversubscribed? ▾
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 48 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield? ▾
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield 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 Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield cover? ▾
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield is a primary school in Ripon, North Yorkshire, 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 St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield? ▾
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.