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Combe Martin Primary School Catchment Area

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

Combe Martin Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Ilfracombe, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 147 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

147

Pupils

230

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Combe Martin Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Combe Martin Primary School?

The catchment area for Combe Martin 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, Combe Martin 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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Combe Martin Primary School: 230 places, 64% filled: places available

Combe Martin Primary School has a published admission number of 230 places. 147 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 230 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. 28.1% of pupils at Combe Martin 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) →

Combe Martin Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hangman Path, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0DF
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
28.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145764

Other Primary Schools in Ilfracombe

If Combe Martin Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilfracombe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Combe Martin 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: Combe Martin Primary School

What is the catchment area for Combe Martin Primary School?

The catchment area for Combe Martin 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 Combe Martin Primary School oversubscribed?

Combe Martin Primary School has a capacity of 230 places and currently has 147 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for Combe Martin Primary School?

Admission to Combe Martin 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 Combe Martin Primary School cover?

Combe Martin Primary School is a primary school in Ilfracombe, 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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