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Chetwynd Junior School Catchment Area

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

Chetwynd Junior School is a community primary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 368 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-11

Age range

368

Pupils

360

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Chetwynd Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chetwynd Junior School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 368 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Chetwynd Junior School: at or above its 360 place limit

Chetwynd Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 368 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 360 places. Warwickshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nuneaton.

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

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Chetwynd Junior School: School Information

Full address
Gipsy Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 4SE
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
125591

Other Primary Schools in Nuneaton

If Chetwynd Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nuneaton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chetwynd Junior 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: Chetwynd Junior School

What is the catchment area for Chetwynd Junior School?

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

Is Chetwynd Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes, Chetwynd Junior School currently has 368 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chetwynd Junior School?

Admission to Chetwynd Junior School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Chetwynd Junior School cover?

Chetwynd Junior School is a primary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Chetwynd Junior School?

Chetwynd Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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