Hayward's Primary School Catchment Area
Hayward's Primary School is a community primary school in Crediton, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 399 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
399
Pupils
420
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Hayward's Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hayward's Primary School?
The catchment area for Hayward's Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Hayward's Primary School is set by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Hayward's Primary School: 420 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Hayward's Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 399 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Devon'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. 22.6% of pupils at Hayward's Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
Hayward's Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- East Street, Crediton, EX17 3AX
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113069
Other Primary Schools in Crediton
If Hayward's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crediton are the next closest alternatives.
Bow Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 6HU
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 4AN
Copplestone Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX17 5NX
Sandford School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 4NE
Landscore Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 3JH
Spreyton School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX17 5AJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hayward's 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: Hayward's Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hayward's Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hayward's Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hayward's Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hayward's Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hayward's Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hayward's Primary School is managed by Devon. 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 Hayward's Primary School cover? ▾
Hayward's Primary School is a primary school in Crediton, Devon, 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 Hayward's Primary School? ▾
Hayward's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.