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Anna Seward Primary Catchment Area

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

Anna Seward Primary is a free s primary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 58 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

58

Pupils

236

Capacity

25%

Fill rate

Anna Seward Primary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Anna Seward Primary?

The catchment area for Anna Seward Primary is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Anna Seward Primary is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Anna Seward Primary: 236 places, 25% filled: places available

Anna Seward Primary has a published admission number of 236 places. 58 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 25%. At 25% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 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. 27.6% of pupils at Anna Seward Primary are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Anna Seward Primary: School Information

Full address
Bridgeman Way, Lichfield, WS14 0AL
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149841

Other Primary Schools in Lichfield

If Anna Seward Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lichfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Anna Seward Primary 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: Anna Seward Primary

What is the catchment area for Anna Seward Primary?

The catchment area for Anna Seward Primary is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Anna Seward Primary oversubscribed?

Anna Seward Primary has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 58 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Anna Seward Primary?

Admission to Anna Seward Primary is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Anna Seward Primary cover?

Anna Seward Primary is a primary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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