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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Sherborne, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4-11, and a capacity of 119 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

119

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2014

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Dorset 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dorset 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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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
Giles Lane, Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, DT9 5NQ
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
151732

Other Primary Schools in Sherborne

If All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sherborne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Dorset

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Dorset. 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 All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The catchment area for All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 119 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Sherborne, Dorset, 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 All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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