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Thirsk Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Thirsk Community Primary School is a community primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

148

Pupils

180

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Thirsk Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thirsk Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Thirsk Community 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 Thirsk Community 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.

Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Thirsk Community Primary School: 180 places, 82% filled: places available

Thirsk Community Primary School has a published admission number of 180 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 43.2% of pupils at Thirsk Community Primary School 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 Thirsk.

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) →

Thirsk Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hambleton Place, Thirsk, YO7 1SL
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
43.2% of pupils
DfE URN
121365

Other Primary Schools in Thirsk

If Thirsk Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thirsk are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thirsk Community 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: Thirsk Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Thirsk Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Thirsk Community 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 Thirsk Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Thirsk Community Primary School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Thirsk Community Primary School?

Admission to Thirsk Community 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 Thirsk Community Primary School cover?

Thirsk Community Primary School is a primary school in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thirsk Community Primary School?

Thirsk Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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