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Stakesby Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Stakesby Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

211

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Stakesby Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stakesby Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Stakesby Primary 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 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, Stakesby Primary 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when North Yorkshire publishes the 2027 Stakesby Primary Academy numbers →

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 →

Stakesby Primary Academy: at or above its 210 place limit

Stakesby Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 211 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 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. 32.6% of pupils at Stakesby Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.

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) →

Stakesby Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1HY
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
32.6% of pupils
DfE URN
146112

Other Primary Schools in Whitby

If Stakesby Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Whitby are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Stakesby Primary 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: Stakesby Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Stakesby Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Stakesby Primary 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 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 Stakesby Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Stakesby Primary Academy currently has 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Stakesby Primary Academy?

Admission to Stakesby Primary 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 Stakesby Primary Academy cover?

Stakesby Primary Academy is a primary school in Whitby, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Stakesby Primary Academy?

Stakesby Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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