Hayes Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Hayes Meadow Primary School is a community primary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
187
Pupils
210
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Hayes Meadow Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hayes Meadow Primary School?
The catchment area for Hayes Meadow Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Hayes Meadow 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.
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 →Hayes Meadow Primary School: 210 places, 89% filled: places available
Hayes Meadow Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 187 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.7% of pupils at Hayes Meadow Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
Hayes Meadow Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Spode Avenue, Handsacre, Rugeley, WS15 4EU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124151
Other Primary Schools in Rugeley
If Hayes Meadow Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rugeley are the next closest alternatives.
The Croft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 4AZ
Chancel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 2EW
The John Bamford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 2PA
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WS15 1ED
Chase View Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 1NE
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS15 3LN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hayes Meadow 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.
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Lichfield · 3.6 miles away
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Lichfield · 4.1 miles away
St Stephen's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Lichfield · 4.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hayes Meadow Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hayes Meadow Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hayes Meadow Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hayes Meadow Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hayes Meadow Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 187 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Hayes Meadow Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hayes Meadow 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 Hayes Meadow Primary School cover? ▾
Hayes Meadow Primary School is a primary school in Rugeley, 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 Hayes Meadow Primary School? ▾
Hayes Meadow Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.