Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is a community primary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 244 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
183
Pupils
244
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School?
The catchment area for Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon 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 Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is set by Swindon 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 Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Swindon catchment area documents →Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School: 244 places, 75% filled: places available
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School has a published admission number of 244 places. 183 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 244 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. 23.1% of pupils at Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Swindon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Swindon 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 Swindon school admissions →
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Castle View Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0NS
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126183
Other Primary Schools in Swindon
If Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Beechcroft Infant School Catchment Area
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1EA
Wootton Bassett Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · SN4 7BS
Lawn Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1LE
Colebrook Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 4AS
Westrop Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN6 7DN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Chiseldon Primary & Nursery 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: Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School has a capacity of 244 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Swindon.
What is the admissions policy for Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is managed by Swindon. 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 Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School cover? ▾
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School? ▾
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.