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Cotford St Luke Primary School Catchment Area

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

Cotford St Luke Primary School is a community primary school in Taunton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 230 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

230

Pupils

300

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Cotford St Luke Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cotford St Luke Primary School?

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

Find Somerset catchment area documents →

Cotford St Luke Primary School: 300 places, 77% filled: places available

Cotford St Luke Primary School has a published admission number of 300 places. 230 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Taunton.

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

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Cotford St Luke Primary School: School Information

Full address
Bethell Mead, Cotford St Luke, Taunton, TA4 1HZ
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
133560

Other Primary Schools in Taunton

If Cotford St Luke Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Taunton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cotford St Luke 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: Cotford St Luke Primary School

What is the catchment area for Cotford St Luke Primary School?

The catchment area for Cotford St Luke Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cotford St Luke Primary School oversubscribed?

Cotford St Luke Primary School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 230 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Cotford St Luke Primary School?

Admission to Cotford St Luke Primary School is managed by Somerset. 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 Cotford St Luke Primary School cover?

Cotford St Luke Primary School is a primary school in Taunton, Somerset, 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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