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
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 — 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Upper Wharfedale School
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.