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Tang Hall Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Tang Hall Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in York , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 245 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

245

Pupils

210

Capacity

117%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Tang Hall Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tang Hall Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Tang Hall Primary Academy is the geographic zone York 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Tang Hall Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with York. 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: 245 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 York 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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Tang Hall Primary Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 117% capacity

Tang Hall Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 245 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 117%. At 117% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. York allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.6% of pupils at Tang Hall Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of York.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

York 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. Find York school admissions →

Tang Hall Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT
Local authority
York
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
57.6% of pupils
DfE URN
143509

Other Primary Schools in York

If Tang Hall Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Tang Hall 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: Tang Hall Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Tang Hall Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Tang Hall Primary Academy is the geographic zone York 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. York publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Tang Hall Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Tang Hall Primary Academy currently has 245 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Tang Hall Primary Academy?

Admission to Tang Hall Primary Academy is managed by York. 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 Tang Hall Primary Academy cover?

Tang Hall Primary Academy is a primary school in York, 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 Tang Hall Primary Academy?

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

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