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Ashleigh CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Ashleigh CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Barnstaple, Devon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 213 pupils, and a capacity of 295 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

213

Pupils

295

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ashleigh CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ashleigh CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashleigh CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Ashleigh CofE Primary School is managed by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Ashleigh CofE Primary School: 295 places, 72% filled: places available

Ashleigh CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 295 places. 213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 295 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. 41.7% of pupils at Ashleigh CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Barnstaple.

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

Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Ashleigh CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8LJ
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145810

Other Primary Schools in Barnstaple

If Ashleigh CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnstaple are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Devon

Ashleigh CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Devon. 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 Ashleigh CofE 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: Ashleigh CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Ashleigh CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Ashleigh CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ashleigh CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Ashleigh CofE Primary School has a capacity of 295 places and currently has 213 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Ashleigh CofE Primary School?

Ashleigh CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ashleigh CofE Primary School cover?

Ashleigh CofE Primary School is a primary school in Barnstaple, Devon, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ashleigh CofE Primary School?

Ashleigh CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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