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Clawton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Clawton Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Holsworthy, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 87 pupils, and a capacity of 115 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

87

Pupils

115

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Clawton Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clawton Primary School?

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

As an academy, Clawton Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

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Clawton Primary School: 115 places, 76% filled: places available

Clawton Primary School has a published admission number of 115 places. 87 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 115 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. 25.7% of pupils at Clawton Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.

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

Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

Clawton Primary School: School Information

Full address
Clawton, Holsworthy, EX22 6QN
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
147492

Other Primary Schools in Holsworthy

If Clawton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Holsworthy are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Clawton 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Clawton Primary School

What is the catchment area for Clawton Primary School?

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

Is Clawton Primary School oversubscribed?

Clawton Primary School has a capacity of 115 places and currently has 87 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Clawton Primary School?

Admission to Clawton Primary School is managed by Devon. 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 Clawton Primary School cover?

Clawton Primary School is a primary school in Holsworthy, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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