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Cobholm Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Cobholm Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

187

Pupils

262

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Cobholm Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cobholm Primary Academy?

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

As an academy, Cobholm Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. 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 Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Norfolk catchment area documents →

Cobholm Primary Academy: 262 places, 71% filled: places available

Cobholm Primary Academy has a published admission number of 262 places. 187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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. 49.2% of pupils at Cobholm Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Great Yarmouth.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Cobholm Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Mill Road, Cobholm, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0BA
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141359

Other Primary Schools in Great Yarmouth

If Cobholm Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Great Yarmouth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cobholm Primary Academy 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: Cobholm Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Cobholm Primary Academy?

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

Is Cobholm Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Cobholm Primary Academy has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 187 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Cobholm Primary Academy?

Admission to Cobholm Primary Academy is managed by Norfolk. 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 Cobholm Primary Academy cover?

Cobholm Primary Academy is a primary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cobholm Primary Academy?

Cobholm Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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