Chalford Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Chalford Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 196 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
196
Pupils
210
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Chalford Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chalford Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for Chalford Hill 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.
The catchment area for Chalford Hill Primary School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Chalford Hill Primary School: 210 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Chalford Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 196 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Gloucestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stroud.
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) →
Chalford Hill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Chalford Hill, Stroud, GL6 8LG
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 6.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115509
Other Primary Schools in Stroud
If Chalford Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stroud are the next closest alternatives.
Eastcombe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL6 7EA
Sheepscombe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL6 7RL
Stroud Valley Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL5 2HP
Uplands Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL5 1TE
Thrupp School Catchment Area
Community school · GL5 2EN
Cashes Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL5 4NL
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chalford Hill 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.
Bussage Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Stroud · 0.8 miles away
Oakridge Parochial School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Stroud · 1.0 miles away
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Stroud · 1.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chalford Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Chalford Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Chalford Hill 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 Chalford Hill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Chalford Hill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chalford Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Chalford Hill 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 Chalford Hill Primary School cover? ▾
Chalford Hill Primary School is a primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire, 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 Chalford Hill Primary School? ▾
Chalford Hill Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.