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East Worlington Primary School Catchment Area

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

East Worlington Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Crediton, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 57 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

57

Pupils

70

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

East Worlington Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for East Worlington Primary School?

The catchment area for East Worlington 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.

As an academy, East Worlington Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. 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 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 Worlington Primary School: 70 places, 81% filled: places available

East Worlington Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 57 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 20% of pupils at East Worlington Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.

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 Worlington Primary School: School Information

Full address
East Worlington, Crediton, EX17 4TS
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
137025

Other Primary Schools in Crediton

If East Worlington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crediton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to East Worlington 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: East Worlington Primary School

What is the catchment area for East Worlington Primary School?

The catchment area for East Worlington 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 Worlington Primary School oversubscribed?

East Worlington Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 57 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

What is the admissions policy for East Worlington Primary School?

Admission to East Worlington 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 Worlington Primary School cover?

East Worlington Primary School is a primary school in Crediton, 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 Worlington Primary School?

East Worlington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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