Devonshire Primary School Catchment Area
Devonshire Primary School is a community primary school in Sutton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 679 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-11
Age range
679
Pupils
630
Capacity
108%
Fill rate
Devonshire Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Devonshire Primary School?
The catchment area for Devonshire Primary School is the geographic zone Sutton 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. Sutton 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 Devonshire Primary School is set by Sutton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sutton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sutton catchment area documents →Devonshire Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit
Devonshire Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 679 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Sutton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 27.3% of pupils at Devonshire Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sutton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sutton 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 Sutton school admissions →
Devonshire Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5JL
- Local authority
- Sutton
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102975
Other Primary Schools in Sutton
If Devonshire Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sutton are the next closest alternatives.
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Robin Hood Junior School Catchment Area
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Sutton CofE VA Primary School Catchment Area
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Westbourne Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Devonshire 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Devonshire Primary School
What is the catchment area for Devonshire Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Devonshire Primary School is the geographic zone Sutton 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. Sutton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Devonshire Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Devonshire Primary School currently has 679 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Devonshire Primary School? ▾
Admission to Devonshire Primary School is managed by Sutton. 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 Devonshire Primary School cover? ▾
Devonshire Primary School is a primary school in Sutton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.