West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Malton, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 81 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
81
Pupils
70
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
The catchment area for West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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 →West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 116% capacity
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 81 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 116%. At 116% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. North Yorkshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20% of pupils at West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
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) →
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- West Heslerton, Malton, YO17 8RD
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 20% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 121541
Other Primary Schools in Malton
If West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Malton are the next closest alternatives.
Amotherby Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO17 6TG
Langton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO17 9QP
Leavening Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO17 9SW
Norton Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO17 9BG
Settrington All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · YO17 8NP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · YO17 7DB
Other Church of England Schools in North Yorkshire
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across North Yorkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Northallerton
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Leyburn
Bedale Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bedale
Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Middlesbrough
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.
Sherburn Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Malton · 2.8 miles away
Rillington Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Malton · 3.9 miles away
Snainton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Scarborough · 4.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What is the catchment area for West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. North Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 81 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover? ▾
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Malton, 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 West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School? ▾
West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.