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Galley Common Infant School Catchment Area

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

Galley Common Infant School is a community primary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 158 pupils, and a capacity of 174 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-7

Age range

158

Pupils

174

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Galley Common Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Galley Common Infant School?

The catchment area for Galley Common Infant School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire 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 Galley Common Infant School is set by Warwickshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Galley Common Infant School: 174 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Galley Common Infant School has a published admission number of 174 places. 158 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 174, Warwickshire'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. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Nuneaton.

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

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Galley Common Infant School: School Information

Full address
Plough Hill Road, Galley Common, Nuneaton, CV10 9NZ
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-7 years
Free school meals
17.1% of pupils
DfE URN
125539

Other Primary Schools in Nuneaton

If Galley Common Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nuneaton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Galley Common Infant 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: Galley Common Infant School

What is the catchment area for Galley Common Infant School?

The catchment area for Galley Common Infant School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Galley Common Infant School oversubscribed?

Galley Common Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 174 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Galley Common Infant School?

Admission to Galley Common Infant School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Galley Common Infant School cover?

Galley Common Infant School is a primary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Galley Common Infant School?

Galley Common Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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