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Finlay Community School Catchment Area

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

Finlay Community School is a foundation primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 414 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

414

Pupils

420

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Finlay Community School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Finlay Community School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gloucestershire 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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Finlay Community School — School Information

Full address
Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TR
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
41.1% of pupils
DfE URN
135727

Other Primary Schools in Gloucester

If Finlay Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Finlay Community School

Is Finlay Community School oversubscribed?

Finlay Community School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Finlay Community School?

Admission to Finlay Community School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Finlay Community School cover?

Finlay Community School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Finlay Community School?

Finlay Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.