Withernsea High School Catchment Area
Withernsea High School is a community secondary school in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 731 pupils, and a capacity of 1267 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
731
Pupils
1,267
Capacity
58%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Withernsea High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Withernsea High School?
The catchment area for Withernsea High School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of 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 Withernsea High School are allocated by East Riding of 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.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Withernsea High School: 1267 places, 58% filled: places available
Withernsea High School has a published admission number of 1267 places. 731 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 58%. At 58% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1267 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. 40.2% of pupils at Withernsea High School 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 Withernsea.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of 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. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Withernsea High School: School Information
- Full address
- Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118075
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Withernsea High 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: Withernsea High School
What is the catchment area for Withernsea High School? ▾
The catchment area for Withernsea High School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Withernsea High School oversubscribed? ▾
Withernsea High School has a capacity of 1267 places and currently has 731 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Withernsea High School? ▾
Admission to Withernsea High School is managed by East Riding of 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 Withernsea High School cover? ▾
Withernsea High School is a secondary school in Withernsea, East Riding of 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 Withernsea High School? ▾
Withernsea High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.