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Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Crewkerne, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 63 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

63

Pupils

60

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is managed by Somerset 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 63 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 60 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Somerset 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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Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School: at or above its 60 place limit

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 60 places. 63 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 60 places. Somerset 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. 28.6% of pupils at Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Somerset.

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

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne, TA18 7RQ
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
28.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150072

Other Primary Schools in Crewkerne

If Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewkerne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Somerset

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Somerset. 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 Haselbury Plucknett Church of England 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: Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School currently has 63 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 60 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School?

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School cover?

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Crewkerne, Somerset, 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 Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School?

Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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