Castlethorpe First School Catchment Area
Castlethorpe First School is a community primary school in milton keynes , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 35 pupils, and a capacity of 45 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-7
Age range
35
Pupils
45
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Castlethorpe First School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Castlethorpe First School?
The catchment area for Castlethorpe First School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes 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. Milton Keynes 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 Castlethorpe First School is set by Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Milton Keynes catchment area documents →Castlethorpe First School: 45 places, 78% filled: places available
Castlethorpe First School has a published admission number of 45 places. 35 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 45 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. 11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of milton keynes.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes school admissions →
Castlethorpe First School: School Information
- Full address
- Castlethorpe, milton keynes, MK19 7EW
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Free school meals
- 11.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 110213
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Castlethorpe First 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Castlethorpe First School
What is the catchment area for Castlethorpe First School? ▾
The catchment area for Castlethorpe First School is the geographic zone Milton Keynes 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. Milton Keynes publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Castlethorpe First School oversubscribed? ▾
Castlethorpe First School has a capacity of 45 places and currently has 35 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Milton Keynes.
What is the admissions policy for Castlethorpe First School? ▾
Admission to Castlethorpe First School is managed by Milton Keynes. 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 Castlethorpe First School cover? ▾
Castlethorpe First School is a primary school in milton keynes, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Castlethorpe First School? ▾
Castlethorpe First School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.