Bishopstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 33 pupils, and a capacity of 49 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
33
Pupils
49
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Bishopstone Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is managed by Swindon 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 Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Swindon catchment area documents →Bishopstone Church of England Primary School: 49 places, 67% filled: places available
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 49 places. 33 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 49 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. 27.3% of pupils at Bishopstone Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Swindon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Swindon 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. Find Swindon school admissions →
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PW
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126300
Other Primary Schools in Swindon
If Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
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Beechcroft Infant School Catchment Area
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1EA
Wootton Bassett Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · SN4 7BS
Lawn Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1LE
Colebrook Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 4AS
Other Church of England Schools in Swindon
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Swindon. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Swindon
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Swindon
St Francis CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Swindon
King William Street Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Swindon
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Bishopstone 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bishopstone Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Bishopstone Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Bishopstone Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 49 places and currently has 33 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Swindon.
What is the admissions policy for Bishopstone Church of England Primary School? ▾
Bishopstone 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 Swindon before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Bishopstone Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Swindon, 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 Bishopstone Church of England Primary School? ▾
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.