Coleham Primary School Catchment Area
Coleham Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 429 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
429
Pupils
420
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Coleham Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Coleham Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →Coleham Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7EN
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144848
Other Primary Schools in Shrewsbury
If Coleham Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.
Minsterley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SY5 0BE
Belvidere Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SY2 5YB
Hadnall Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY4 4BE
Longnor CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY5 7PP
Myddle CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY4 3RP
Newtown CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · SY4 5NU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Coleham Primary School
Is Coleham Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Coleham Primary School currently has 429 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Coleham Primary School? ▾
Admission to Coleham Primary School is managed by Shropshire. 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 Coleham Primary School cover? ▾
Coleham Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Coleham Primary School? ▾
Coleham Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.