East Wichel Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery is a community primary school in SWINDON , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 482 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
482
Pupils
420
Capacity
115%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for East Wichel Primary School & Nursery is set by Swindon 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 Swindon 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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- Full address
- Staldon Road, East Wichel, SWINDON, SN1 7AG
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136068
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Frequently Asked Questions — East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Is East Wichel Primary School & Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — East Wichel Primary School & Nursery currently has 482 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for East Wichel Primary School & Nursery? ▾
Admission to East Wichel Primary School & Nursery is managed by Swindon. 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 Wichel Primary School & Nursery cover? ▾
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery is a primary school in SWINDON, 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 Wichel Primary School & Nursery? ▾
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.