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Chawson First School Catchment Area

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

Chawson First School is a community primary school in Droitwich, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 355 pupils, and a capacity of 375 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-9

Age range

355

Pupils

375

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Chawson First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chawson First School?

The catchment area for Chawson First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire 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 Chawson First School is set by Worcestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Chawson First School: 375 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Chawson First School has a published admission number of 375 places. 355 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 375, Worcestershire'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. 25.6% of pupils at Chawson First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

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

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Chawson First School: School Information

Full address
Wych Road, Droitwich, WR9 8BW
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-9 years
Free school meals
25.6% of pupils
DfE URN
116672

Other Primary Schools in Droitwich

If Chawson First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Droitwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chawson 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chawson First School

What is the catchment area for Chawson First School?

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

Is Chawson First School oversubscribed?

Chawson First School is operating close to its capacity of 375 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Chawson First School?

Admission to Chawson First School is managed by Worcestershire. 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 Chawson First School cover?

Chawson First School is a primary school in Droitwich, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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