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Burghclere Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burghclere Primary School is a community primary school in Newbury, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

95

Pupils

119

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Burghclere Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burghclere Primary School?

The catchment area for Burghclere Primary School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Burghclere Primary School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hampshire catchment area documents →

Burghclere Primary School: 119 places, 80% filled: places available

Burghclere Primary School has a published admission number of 119 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 119 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. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newbury.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Burghclere Primary School: School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Newbury, RG20 9HT
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
11.7% of pupils
DfE URN
115868

Other Primary Schools in Newbury

If Burghclere Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burghclere 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: Burghclere Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burghclere Primary School?

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

Is Burghclere Primary School oversubscribed?

Burghclere Primary School has a capacity of 119 places and currently has 95 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.

What is the admissions policy for Burghclere Primary School?

Admission to Burghclere Primary School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Burghclere Primary School cover?

Burghclere Primary School is a primary school in Newbury, Hampshire, 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 Burghclere Primary School?

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

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