Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is a free s primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 472 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
49
Pupils
472
Capacity
10%
Fill rate
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 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 Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 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 →Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School: 472 places, 10% filled: places available
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 472 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 10%. At 10% full, the school currently has headroom below its 472 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. 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burton-on-Trent.
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) →
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Shire Way, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9WU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150788
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Branston Locks Primary and Nursery 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: Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 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 Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School has a capacity of 472 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 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 Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School cover? ▾
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.