Upper Wharfedale School Catchment Area
Upper Wharfedale School is a community secondary school in Skipton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
363
Pupils
350
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Upper Wharfedale School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Upper Wharfedale School?
The catchment area for Upper Wharfedale School is the geographic zone North 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. North 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 Upper Wharfedale School are allocated by North 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.
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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 →Upper Wharfedale School: at or above its 350 place limit
Upper Wharfedale School has a published admission number of 350 places. 363 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 350 places. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.5% 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) →
Upper Wharfedale School: School Information
- Full address
- Wharfeside Avenue, Threshfield, Skipton, BD23 5BS
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121690
Other Secondary Schools in Skipton
If Upper Wharfedale School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Skipton are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Upper Wharfedale 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: Upper Wharfedale School
What is the catchment area for Upper Wharfedale School? ▾
The catchment area for Upper Wharfedale School is the geographic zone North 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. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Upper Wharfedale School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Upper Wharfedale School currently has 363 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 350 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Upper Wharfedale School? ▾
Admission to Upper Wharfedale 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 Upper Wharfedale School cover? ▾
Upper Wharfedale School is a secondary school in Skipton, North 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 Upper Wharfedale School? ▾
Upper Wharfedale School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.