Cheddar First School Catchment Area
Cheddar First School is a academy converter primary school in Cheddar, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 352 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–9
Age range
352
Pupils
300
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Cheddar First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Cheddar First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Cheddar First School — School Information
- Full address
- Hillfield, The Hayes, Cheddar, BS27 3HN
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–9 years
- Free school meals
- 17.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147822
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cheddar First School
Is Cheddar First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cheddar First School currently has 352 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cheddar First School? ▾
Admission to Cheddar First School is managed by Somerset. 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 Cheddar First School cover? ▾
Cheddar First School is a primary school in Cheddar, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.