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The Snaith School Catchment Area

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

The Snaith School is an academy converter secondary school in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 788 pupils, and a capacity of 914 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

788

Pupils

914

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

The Snaith School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Snaith School?

The catchment area for The Snaith 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.

As an academy, The Snaith School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Riding of 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.

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 Snaith School: 914 places, 86% filled: places available

The Snaith School has a published admission number of 914 places. 788 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 914 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. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Goole.

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 Snaith School: School Information

Full address
Pontefract Road, Snaith, Goole, DN14 9LB
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140866

Other Secondary Schools in Goole

If The Snaith School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Goole are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Snaith 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 Snaith School

What is the catchment area for The Snaith School?

The catchment area for The Snaith 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 Snaith School oversubscribed?

The Snaith School has a capacity of 914 places and currently has 788 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Snaith School?

Admission to The Snaith 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 Snaith School cover?

The Snaith School is a secondary school in Goole, 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 Snaith School?

The Snaith School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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