Churcham Primary School Catchment Area
Churcham Primary School is a community primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 46 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
46
Pupils
56
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Churcham Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Churcham Primary School?
The catchment area for Churcham Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire 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 Churcham Primary School is set by Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Churcham Primary School: 56 places, 82% filled: places available
Churcham Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 46 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 26.1% of pupils at Churcham Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gloucestershire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →
Churcham Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Churcham, Gloucester, GL2 8BD
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115510
Other Primary Schools in Gloucester
If Churcham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.
Tredworth Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · GL1 4QG
Linden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL1 5HU
Elmbridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL2 0PE
Harewood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · GL4 0SS
Harewood Junior School Catchment Area
Foundation school · GL4 0SS
Hillview Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL3 3LH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Churcham 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.
Walmore Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Gloucester · 2.7 miles away
Huntley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Huntley · 3.0 miles away
Hempsted Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester · 3.5 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Churcham Primary School
What is the catchment area for Churcham Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Churcham Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Churcham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Churcham Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 46 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Churcham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Churcham Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Churcham Primary School cover? ▾
Churcham Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Churcham Primary School? ▾
Churcham Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.