Chieveley Primary School Catchment Area
Chieveley Primary School is a community primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
170
Pupils
210
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Chieveley Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chieveley Primary School?
The catchment area for Chieveley Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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. West Berkshire 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 Chieveley Primary School is set by West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →Chieveley Primary School: 210 places, 81% filled: places available
Chieveley Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newbury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire school admissions →
Chieveley Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Road, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TY
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 109810
Other Primary Schools in Newbury
If Chieveley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.
The Ilsleys Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG20 7LP
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · RG14 1TS
Falkland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG14 6NU
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 8SL
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 7DT
Compton C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 6QU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chieveley 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Chieveley Primary School
What is the catchment area for Chieveley Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Chieveley Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chieveley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Chieveley Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 170 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Chieveley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Chieveley Primary School is managed by West Berkshire. 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 Chieveley Primary School cover? ▾
Chieveley Primary School is a primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.