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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is a community primary school in Yeovil, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 65 pupils, and a capacity of 81 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

65

Pupils

81

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset 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 Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is set by Somerset 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 Somerset 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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Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School: 81 places, 80% filled: places available

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School has a published admission number of 81 places. 65 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 81 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. 44.6% of pupils at Barwick and Stoford Community 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 Yeovil.

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

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
South View, Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TH
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
44.6% of pupils
DfE URN
123718

Other Primary Schools in Yeovil

If Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Yeovil are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Barwick and Stoford Community 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: Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School has a capacity of 81 places and currently has 65 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?

Admission to Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is managed by Somerset. 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 Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School cover?

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School is a primary school in Yeovil, Somerset, 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 Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School?

Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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