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Burston Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Burston Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Diss, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 25 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

25

Pupils

70

Capacity

36%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Burston Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burston Community Primary School?

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

As an academy, Burston Community Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. 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 Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Burston Community Primary School: 70 places, 36% filled: places available

Burston Community Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 25 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 36%. At 36% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Diss.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Burston Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Crown Green, Burston, Diss, IP22 5TZ
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
8% of pupils
DfE URN
144427

Other Primary Schools in Diss

If Burston Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Diss are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burston Community 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: Burston Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Burston Community Primary School?

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

Is Burston Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Burston Community Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 25 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Burston Community Primary School?

Admission to Burston Community Primary School is managed by Norfolk. 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 Burston Community Primary School cover?

Burston Community Primary School is a primary school in Diss, Norfolk, 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 Burston Community Primary School?

Burston Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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