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East Brent Church of England First School Catchment Area

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

East Brent Church of England First School is an academy converter primary school in Highbridge, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-9

Age range

69

Pupils

90

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

East Brent Church of England First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Brent Church of England First School?

The catchment area for East Brent Church of England First 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to East Brent Church of England First School is managed by Somerset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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.

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East Brent Church of England First School: 90 places, 77% filled: places available

East Brent Church of England First School has a published admission number of 90 places. 69 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 23.3% of pupils at East Brent Church of England First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Somerset.

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) →

East Brent Church of England First School: School Information

Full address
Church Road, East Brent, Highbridge, TA9 4HZ
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
23.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143331

Other Primary Schools in Highbridge

If East Brent Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Highbridge are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Somerset

East Brent Church of England First School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Somerset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to East Brent Church of England First 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: East Brent Church of England First School

What is the catchment area for East Brent Church of England First School?

The catchment area for East Brent Church of England First 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is East Brent Church of England First School oversubscribed?

East Brent Church of England First School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 69 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for East Brent Church of England First School?

East Brent Church of England First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does East Brent Church of England First School cover?

East Brent Church of England First School is a primary school in Highbridge, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for East Brent Church of England First School?

East Brent Church of England First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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