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Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Harleston, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 105 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

105

Pupils

105

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Norfolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk 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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Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy: at or above its 105 place limit

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy has a published admission number of 105 places. 105 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. Norfolk allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Harleston.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
School Road, Alburgh, Harleston, IP20 0BW
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
148994

Other Primary Schools in Harleston

If Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harleston are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Norfolk

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Norfolk. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is the geographic zone Norfolk 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy currently has 105 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy cover?

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Harleston, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy?

Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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