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Clyst St Mary Primary School Catchment Area

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

Clyst St Mary Primary School is a community primary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 185 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

185

Pupils

210

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Clyst St Mary Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Clyst St Mary Primary School?

The catchment area for Clyst St Mary 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.

The catchment area for Clyst St Mary Primary School is set by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Clyst St Mary Primary School: 210 places, 88% filled: places available

Clyst St Mary Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 185 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% 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. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Exeter.

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) →

Clyst St Mary Primary School: School Information

Full address
Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1BG
Local authority
Devon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
10.3% of pupils
DfE URN
113066

Other Primary Schools in Exeter

If Clyst St Mary Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Clyst St Mary 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: Clyst St Mary Primary School

What is the catchment area for Clyst St Mary Primary School?

The catchment area for Clyst St Mary 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 Clyst St Mary Primary School oversubscribed?

Clyst St Mary Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 185 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Clyst St Mary Primary School?

Admission to Clyst St Mary 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 Clyst St Mary Primary School cover?

Clyst St Mary Primary School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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