The Market Weighton School Catchment Area
The Market Weighton School is a community secondary school in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 626 pupils, and a capacity of 852 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
626
Pupils
852
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Market Weighton School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Market Weighton School?
The catchment area for The Market Weighton School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at The Market Weighton School are allocated by East Riding of Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →The Market Weighton School: 852 places, 73% filled: places available
The Market Weighton School has a published admission number of 852 places. 626 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 852 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. 22.1% of pupils at The Market Weighton School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
The Market Weighton School: School Information
- Full address
- Spring Road, Market Weighton, YO43 3JF
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118076
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Market Weighton 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Market Weighton School
What is the catchment area for The Market Weighton School? ▾
The catchment area for The Market Weighton School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Market Weighton School oversubscribed? ▾
The Market Weighton School has a capacity of 852 places and currently has 626 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Market Weighton School? ▾
Admission to The Market Weighton School is managed by East Riding of 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 Market Weighton School cover? ▾
The Market Weighton School is a secondary school in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Market Weighton School? ▾
The Market Weighton School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.