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Burford CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burford CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Tenbury Wells, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 145 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

144

Pupils

145

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Burford CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burford CofE Primary School?

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

Admission to Burford CofE Primary School is managed by Shropshire 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.

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

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Shropshire catchment area documents →

Burford CofE Primary School: 145 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Burford CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 145 places. 144 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 145, Shropshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Tenbury Wells.

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

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Burford CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Forresters Road, Burford, Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AT
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144201

Other Primary Schools in Tenbury Wells

If Burford CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tenbury Wells are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Shropshire

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

What is the catchment area for Burford CofE Primary School?

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

Is Burford CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Burford CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 145 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Burford CofE Primary School?

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

What age range does Burford CofE Primary School cover?

Burford CofE Primary School is a primary school in Tenbury Wells, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burford CofE Primary School?

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

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