Bursley Academy Catchment Area
Bursley Academy is a academy converter primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 383 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
383
Pupils
420
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Bursley Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bursley Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →Bursley Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Bursley Way, Bradwell, Newcastle, ST5 8JQ
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 16.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138043
Other Primary Schools in Newcastle
If Bursley Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle are the next closest alternatives.
Hassell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST5 1LF
May Bank Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · ST5 0PT
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST5 7AB
St Luke's CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST5 6QJ
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST5 0HU
Churchfields Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ST5 7HY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bursley Academy
Is Bursley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Bursley Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bursley Academy? ▾
Admission to Bursley Academy 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 Bursley Academy cover? ▾
Bursley Academy is a primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bursley Academy? ▾
Bursley Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.