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Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

229

Pupils

315

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School: 315 places, 73% filled: places available

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cirencester.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Berkeley Close, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UW
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.1% of pupils
DfE URN
115650

Other Primary Schools in Cirencester

If Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cirencester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. 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 Ann Edwards Church of England 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: Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 229 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School?

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School cover?

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 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 Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School?

Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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