Exeter Road Community Primary School Catchment Area
Exeter Road Community Primary School is a foundation primary school in Exmouth, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 191 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
191
Pupils
210
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Exeter Road Community Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Exeter Road Community Primary School?
The catchment area for Exeter Road 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 Exeter Road 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 →Exeter Road Community Primary School: 210 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity
Exeter Road Community Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 191 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 38.7% of pupils at Exeter Road Community 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) →
Exeter Road Community Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Exeter Road, Exmouth, EX8 1PU
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113095
Other Primary Schools in Exmouth
If Exeter Road Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Exmouth are the next closest alternatives.
Bassetts Farm Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX8 4GB
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX8 3BA
Lympstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX8 5JY
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EX8 2SR
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Exmouth Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX8 1TA
Brixington Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX8 4JQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Exeter Road 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Exeter Road Community Primary School
What is the catchment area for Exeter Road Community Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Exeter Road 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 Exeter Road Community Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Exeter Road Community Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Exeter Road Community Primary School? ▾
Admission to Exeter Road 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 Exeter Road Community Primary School cover? ▾
Exeter Road Community Primary School is a primary school in Exmouth, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.