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Birchfield Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Birchfield Community Primary School is a community primary school in Yeovil, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 417 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

417

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Birchfield Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Birchfield 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Birchfield Community Primary School — School Information

Full address
Birchfield Road, Yeovil, BA21 5RL
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
123730

Other Primary Schools in Yeovil

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Birchfield Community Primary School

Is Birchfield Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Birchfield Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Birchfield Community Primary School?

Admission to Birchfield 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 Birchfield Community Primary School cover?

Birchfield Community Primary School is a primary school in Yeovil, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Birchfield Community Primary School?

Birchfield Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.