East-the-Water Community Primary School Catchment Area
East-the-Water Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bideford, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 466 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
448
Pupils
466
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
East-the-Water Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for East-the-Water Community Primary School?
The catchment area for East-the-Water Community 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.
The catchment area for East-the-Water Community Primary School is set by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →East-the-Water Community Primary School: 466 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
East-the-Water Community Primary School has a published admission number of 466 places. 448 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 466, Devon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.8% of pupils at East-the-Water Community Primary School 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 Bideford.
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) →
East-the-Water Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mines Road, Bideford, EX39 4BZ
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113130
Other Primary Schools in Bideford
If East-the-Water Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bideford are the next closest alternatives.
Appledore School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 1PF
West Croft School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 3DE
Buckland Brewer Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 5LX
Hartland Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 6BP
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 4LU
Monkleigh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 5JY
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to East-the-Water Community 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.
St Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bideford · 1.0 miles away
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bideford · 2.2 miles away
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bideford · 2.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: East-the-Water Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for East-the-Water Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for East-the-Water Community 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 East-the-Water Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
East-the-Water Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 466 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for East-the-Water Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to East-the-Water Community 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 East-the-Water Community Primary School cover? ▾
East-the-Water Community Primary School is a primary school in Bideford, Devon, 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 East-the-Water Community Primary School? ▾
East-the-Water Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.