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The Boyle and Petyt Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 98 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

83

Pupils

98

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Boyle and Petyt Primary School?

The catchment area for The Boyle and Petyt Primary School 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.

The catchment area for The Boyle and Petyt Primary School is set by North Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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The Boyle and Petyt Primary School: 98 places, 85% filled: places available

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School has a published admission number of 98 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 98 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. 2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Skipton.

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) →

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School: School Information

Full address
Beamsley, Skipton, BD23 6HE
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
2.7% of pupils
DfE URN
121621

Other Primary Schools in Skipton

If The Boyle and Petyt Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Skipton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Boyle and Petyt Primary School 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: The Boyle and Petyt Primary School

What is the catchment area for The Boyle and Petyt Primary School?

The catchment area for The Boyle and Petyt Primary School 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 The Boyle and Petyt Primary School oversubscribed?

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School has a capacity of 98 places and currently has 83 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Boyle and Petyt Primary School?

Admission to The Boyle and Petyt Primary School 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 The Boyle and Petyt Primary School cover?

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School is a primary school in Skipton, 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 The Boyle and Petyt Primary School?

The Boyle and Petyt Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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