Eldene Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area
Eldene Nursery and Primary School is a community primary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 321 pupils, and a capacity of 405 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
321
Pupils
405
Capacity
79%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Eldene Nursery and Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Eldene Nursery and Primary School?
The catchment area for Eldene Nursery and Primary School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon 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 Eldene Nursery and Primary School is set by Swindon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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.
Find Swindon catchment area documents →Eldene Nursery and Primary School: 405 places, 79% filled: places available
Eldene Nursery and Primary School has a published admission number of 405 places. 321 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 405 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. 31.5% of pupils at Eldene Nursery and Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Swindon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Swindon 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. Find Swindon school admissions →
Eldene Nursery and Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, SN3 3TQ
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 132229
Other Primary Schools in Swindon
If Eldene Nursery and Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
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Wootton Bassett Infants' School Catchment Area
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Lawn Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
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Colebrook Junior School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Eldene Nursery and 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Eldene Nursery and Primary School
What is the catchment area for Eldene Nursery and Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Eldene Nursery and Primary School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Eldene Nursery and Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Eldene Nursery and Primary School has a capacity of 405 places and currently has 321 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Swindon.
What is the admissions policy for Eldene Nursery and Primary School? ▾
Admission to Eldene Nursery and Primary School 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 Eldene Nursery and Primary School cover? ▾
Eldene Nursery and Primary School is a primary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Eldene Nursery and Primary School? ▾
Eldene Nursery and Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.