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Five Ways Primary School Catchment Area

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

Five Ways Primary School is a community primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 618 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

618

Pupils

630

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Five Ways Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Five Ways Primary School is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Five Ways Primary School — School Information

Full address
Langholm Drive, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2EZ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
14.2% of pupils
DfE URN
124070

Other Primary Schools in Cannock

If Five Ways Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cannock are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Five Ways Primary School

Is Five Ways Primary School oversubscribed?

Five Ways Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Five Ways Primary School?

Admission to Five Ways Primary School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Five Ways Primary School cover?

Five Ways Primary School is a primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire, 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 Five Ways Primary School?

Five Ways Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.