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Doxey Academy Catchment Area

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

Doxey Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

171

Pupils

210

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Doxey Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Doxey Academy?

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

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Doxey Academy: 210 places, 81% filled: places available

Doxey Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 46.2% of pupils at Doxey 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 Stafford.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Doxey Academy: School Information

Full address
Doxey Road, Doxey, Stafford, ST16 1EG
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
46.2% of pupils
DfE URN
150855

Other Primary Schools in Stafford

If Doxey Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Doxey 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: Doxey Academy

What is the catchment area for Doxey Academy?

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

Is Doxey Academy oversubscribed?

Doxey Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 171 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Doxey Academy?

Admission to Doxey Academy is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Doxey Academy cover?

Doxey Academy is a primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Doxey Academy?

Doxey Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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