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Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 168 pupils, and a capacity of 310 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

168

Pupils

310

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy 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.

As an academy, Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North 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 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 →

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy: 310 places, 54% filled: places available

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy has a published admission number of 310 places. 168 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 310 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. 41.7% of pupils at Thomas Hinderwell 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 Scarborough.

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) →

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Seamer Road, Scarborough, YO12 4HF
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140018

Other Primary Schools in Scarborough

If Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thomas Hinderwell 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: Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy 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 Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy has a capacity of 310 places and currently has 168 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?

Admission to Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy 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 Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy cover?

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy is a primary school in Scarborough, 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 Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy?

Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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