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Callowell Primary School Catchment Area

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

Callowell Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 137 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

137

Pupils

210

Capacity

65%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Callowell Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Callowell Primary School?

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

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

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Callowell Primary School: 210 places, 65% filled: places available

Callowell Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 137 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 65%. At 65% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 25% of pupils at Callowell Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gloucestershire.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Callowell Primary School: School Information

Full address
Barrowfield Road, Farmhill, Stroud, GL5 4DG
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
150052

Other Primary Schools in Stroud

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Callowell Primary School?

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

Is Callowell Primary School oversubscribed?

Callowell Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 137 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Callowell Primary School?

Admission to Callowell Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Callowell Primary School cover?

Callowell Primary School is a primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire, 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 Callowell Primary School?

Callowell Primary School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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