How many pupils attend Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School has 308 pupils on roll.

What ages does Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School take?

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School located?

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School is located in Harrogate, HG1 3BA, North Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?

When Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — This applies to all looked-after children, including those who are in the care of another local authority or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child-arrangement order or special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional, setting out the particular reason(s) why the school in question is the only school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 48 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, and if that does not distinguish, to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. Distance is measured by the nearest route recognised by the Council's electronic mapping system from the child's home address to the school. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants, a random allocation will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

School AtlasNorth Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

School AtlasNorth Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

How places are decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — This applies to all looked-after children, including those who are in the care of another local authority or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child-arrangement order or special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional, setting out the particular reason(s) why the school in question is the only school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school.
4Children of staff at the school — Priority is given where a member of staff has been employed at the school for more than two years at the time when the admission to the school is made, and/or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Children living outside the normal area — Children living outside the normal area of the school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school.

If two applications tie: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, and if that does not distinguish, to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. Distance is measured by the nearest route recognised by the Council's electronic mapping system from the child's home address to the school. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants, a random allocation will be used.

This is a Multi-Academy Trust (YCAT) policy that applies the same trust-wide oversubscription criteria to Bilton Grange Primary School, with its own published PAN of 48 for Reception entry. A separate nursery/pre-reception admissions policy (Appendix 2) is also published in the same document but is not the primary school entry criteria.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School has 308 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School take?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School located?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School is located in Harrogate, HG1 3BA, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: When Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — This applies to all looked-after children, including those who are in the care of another local authority or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child-arrangement order or special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional, setting out the particular reason(s) why the school in question is the only school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 48 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, and if that does not distinguish, to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. Distance is measured by the nearest route recognised by the Council's electronic mapping system from the child's home address to the school. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants, a random allocation will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

League tables in North Yorkshire Compare North Yorkshire schools Best primary schools in North Yorkshire North Yorkshire hub All North Yorkshire schools Schools on map Admissions checker Catchment areas guide What to ask on a visit

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Interested in this school?Register interest and we'll pass your details on if it joins School Atlas.Register interest

This school hasn't claimed its profile yet, so it can't receive enquiries here. Leave your details and we'll pass them on if the school joins School Atlas.

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — This applies to all looked-after children, including those who are in the care of another local authority or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child-arrangement order or special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional, setting out the particular reason(s) why the school in question is the only school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school.
4Children of staff at the school — Priority is given where a member of staff has been employed at the school for more than two years at the time when the admission to the school is made, and/or the member of staff has been recruited to fill a demonstrable skill shortage.
5Children living outside the normal area — Children living outside the normal area of the school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school.

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School has 308 pupils on roll.
What ages does Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School take?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School located?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School is located in Harrogate, HG1 3BA, North Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: When Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — This applies to all looked-after children, including those who are in the care of another local authority or being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services function at the time of making an application. Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child-arrangement order or special guardianship order, including those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Special social or medical reasons — Children the Authority considers have special social or medical reasons for admission. We will only consider applications on social or medical grounds if they are supported by a professional recommendation from a doctor, social worker, or other appropriate professional, setting out the particular reason(s) why the school in question is the only school and the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Children living within the catchment area — Children living within the catchment area of the preferred school. If there are not enough places for all the children in this priority group, first priority is given to children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission, then to children living nearest the school, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 48 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are not enough places for all the children in one of these priority groups, we will give priority first to those with a sibling at the school in September 2027, and if that does not distinguish, to those children with a sibling living nearest the school. Distance is measured by the nearest route recognised by the Council's electronic mapping system from the child's home address to the school. If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants, a random allocation will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

How places are decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School

Harrogate, Bilton Grange Primary School: key facts

Similar schools nearby

Nearby schools within 5 km