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Co-op Academy Hamilton Catchment Area

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

Co-op Academy Hamilton is an academy converter primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 113 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

113

Pupils

240

Capacity

47%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Co-op Academy Hamilton Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Hamilton?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Hamilton is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Co-op Academy Hamilton sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Co-op Academy Hamilton: 240 places, 47% filled: places available

Co-op Academy Hamilton has a published admission number of 240 places. 113 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 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. 36.4% of pupils at Co-op Academy Hamilton are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Stoke-on-Trent.

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

Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Co-op Academy Hamilton: School Information

Full address
Barthomley Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6NW
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
36.4% of pupils
DfE URN
143484

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Co-op Academy Hamilton is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Co-op Academy Hamilton 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: Co-op Academy Hamilton

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Hamilton?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Hamilton is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Co-op Academy Hamilton oversubscribed?

Co-op Academy Hamilton has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 113 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Hamilton?

Admission to Co-op Academy Hamilton is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Co-op Academy Hamilton cover?

Co-op Academy Hamilton is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Co-op Academy Hamilton?

Co-op Academy Hamilton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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