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How to Apply
Admissions for North Yorkshire Council are handled centrally through the Local Authority portal.
You must apply online before the national closing dates: 31 October for Secondary applications, and 15 January for Primary applications.
Late applications will only be processed after all on-time applications have been allocated.

Understanding Catchment Distances

Most schools allocate remaining places based on straight-line distance from the school gates after priority criteria (like Looked After Children or Siblings) are met. As a result, exact "catchment postcodes" do not permanently exist. The cut-off distance shrinks or expands every single year depending on local birth rates and application volume.

North Yorkshire Local Authority Catchment Overview

The official DfE admissions figures for this year show the overall demand and success rate for primary schools located in the North Yorkshire area.

5,052
Total Applications
95.6%
Secured 1st Preference
98.7%
Secured Top 3 Preference
Key Admission Dates
Primary Application Deadline: 15 January
Secondary Application Deadline: 31 October