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Wheatcroft Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wheatcroft Community Primary School is a community primary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 205 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

205

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Wheatcroft Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Wheatcroft 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Wheatcroft Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Holbeck Hill, Scarborough, YO11 3BW
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
28.3% of pupils
DfE URN
121349

Other Primary Schools in Scarborough

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Wheatcroft Community Primary School

Is Wheatcroft Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Wheatcroft Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wheatcroft Community Primary School?

Admission to Wheatcroft 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 Wheatcroft Community Primary School cover?

Wheatcroft Community Primary School is a primary school in Scarborough, 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 Wheatcroft Community Primary School?

Wheatcroft Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.