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Woodthorpe Primary School Catchment Area

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

Woodthorpe Primary School is a academy converter primary school in York , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 447 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

447

Pupils

450

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Woodthorpe Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Woodthorpe Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with York. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 York 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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Woodthorpe Primary School — School Information

Full address
Summerfield Road, Woodthorpe, York, YO24 2RU
Local authority
York
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
19.3% of pupils
DfE URN
144267

Other Primary Schools in York

If Woodthorpe Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in York are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Woodthorpe Primary School

Is Woodthorpe Primary School oversubscribed?

Woodthorpe Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Woodthorpe Primary School?

Admission to Woodthorpe Primary School is managed by York. 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 Woodthorpe Primary School cover?

Woodthorpe Primary School is a primary school in York, 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 Woodthorpe Primary School?

Woodthorpe Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.