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Goodrich CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Goodrich CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 141 pupils, and a capacity of 144 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

141

Pupils

144

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Goodrich CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Goodrich CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Goodrich CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Goodrich CofE Primary School is managed by Herefordshire, County of 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.

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

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

Goodrich CofE Primary School: 144 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Goodrich CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 144 places. 141 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 144, Herefordshire, County of'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. 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ross-on-Wye.

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

Herefordshire, County of 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. Find Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

Goodrich CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6HY
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.5% of pupils
DfE URN
150530

Other Primary Schools in Ross-on-Wye

If Goodrich CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ross-on-Wye are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Herefordshire, County of

Goodrich CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Herefordshire, County of. 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 Goodrich 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: Goodrich CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Goodrich CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Goodrich CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Goodrich CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Goodrich CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 144 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Goodrich CofE Primary School?

Goodrich CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Goodrich CofE Primary School cover?

Goodrich CofE Primary School is a primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Goodrich CofE Primary School?

Goodrich CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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