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Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

89

Pupils

140

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2019

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is managed by Worcestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School: 140 places, 64% filled: places available

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 89 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kidderminster.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
New Road, Far Forest, Kidderminster, DY14 9TQ
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149304

Other Primary Schools in Kidderminster

If Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kidderminster are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Worcestershire

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Worcestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE 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: Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 89 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School cover?

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is a primary school in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, 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 Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?

Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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