Gorsley Goffs Primary School Catchment Area
Gorsley Goffs Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
210
Pupils
210
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Gorsley Goffs Primary School?
The catchment area for Gorsley Goffs 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 siblings. Herefordshire, County of 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 Gorsley Goffs Primary School is set by Herefordshire, County of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Gorsley Goffs Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit
Gorsley Goffs Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Herefordshire, County of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 5.2% 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 →
Gorsley Goffs Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7SE
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116814
Other Primary Schools in Ross-on-Wye
If Gorsley Goffs Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ross-on-Wye are the next closest alternatives.
Ashfield Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR9 5AU
Walford Nursery & Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR9 5SA
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 7FX
Bridstow CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 6PZ
Lea CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 7JY
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 5AW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Gorsley Goffs 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gorsley Goffs Primary School
What is the catchment area for Gorsley Goffs Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Gorsley Goffs 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 siblings. 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 Gorsley Goffs Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Gorsley Goffs Primary School currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gorsley Goffs Primary School? ▾
Admission to Gorsley Goffs Primary School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Gorsley Goffs Primary School cover? ▾
Gorsley Goffs Primary School is a primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Gorsley Goffs Primary School? ▾
Gorsley Goffs Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.