Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Catchment Area
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is a community primary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 124 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
124
Pupils
119
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hazelbury Bryan Primary School?
The catchment area for Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset 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 Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is set by Dorset 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 Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Hazelbury Bryan Primary School: at or above its 119 place limit
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School has a published admission number of 119 places. 124 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 119 places. Dorset 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. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sturminster Newton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Dorset 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. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Droop, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2ED
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 18.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113669
Other Primary Schools in Sturminster Newton
If Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sturminster Newton are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hazelbury Bryan 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.
Buckland Newton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Dorchester · 4.2 miles away
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Sherborne · 4.6 miles away
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Blandford Forum · 5.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hazelbury Bryan Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hazelbury Bryan Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Hazelbury Bryan Primary School currently has 124 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 119 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hazelbury Bryan Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is managed by Dorset. 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 Hazelbury Bryan Primary School cover? ▾
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School is a primary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, 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 Hazelbury Bryan Primary School? ▾
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.