Wold Newton Foundation School Catchment Area
Wold Newton Foundation School is a foundation primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 104 pupils, and a capacity of 139 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
104
Pupils
139
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Wold Newton Foundation School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wold Newton Foundation School?
The catchment area for Wold Newton Foundation School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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 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.
The catchment area for Wold Newton Foundation School is set by East Riding of Yorkshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Wold Newton Foundation School: 139 places, 75% filled: places available
Wold Newton Foundation School has a published admission number of 139 places. 104 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 139 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. 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Driffield.
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 →
Wold Newton Foundation School: School Information
- Full address
- Back Street, Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3YJ
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118120
Other Primary Schools in Driffield
If Wold Newton Foundation School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Driffield are the next closest alternatives.
Brandesburton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8RG
Driffield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 5HN
Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 9PD
Nafferton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 4LJ
North Frodingham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8LA
Skipsea Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · YO25 8ST
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wold Newton Foundation 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.
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Scarborough · 4.3 miles away
Hunmanby Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Filey · 4.3 miles away
Kilham Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Driffield · 5.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wold Newton Foundation School
What is the catchment area for Wold Newton Foundation School? ▾
The catchment area for Wold Newton Foundation School is the geographic zone East Riding of 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 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 Wold Newton Foundation School oversubscribed? ▾
Wold Newton Foundation School has a capacity of 139 places and currently has 104 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Wold Newton Foundation School? ▾
Admission to Wold Newton Foundation 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 Wold Newton Foundation School cover? ▾
Wold Newton Foundation School is a primary school in Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wold Newton Foundation School? ▾
Wold Newton Foundation School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.