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St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Harrogate, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 285 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

285

Pupils

280

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 285 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: at or above its 280 place limit

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 280 places. 285 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 280 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. 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Harrogate.

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 Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Ainsty Road, Harrogate, HG1 4AP
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
10.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148381

Other Primary Schools in Harrogate

If St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harrogate are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in North Yorkshire

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary 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: St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 285 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 280 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 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 Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy cover?

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Harrogate, 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 Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

St Robert's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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