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Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy is a free s primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 322 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

322

Pupils

420

Capacity

77%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 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 Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 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 →

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy: 420 places, 77% filled: places available

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 322 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 21.3% of pupils at Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 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) →

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Henhurst Ridge, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9TQ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
21.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143663

Other Primary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 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: Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 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 Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 322 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy?

Admission to Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 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 Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy cover?

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 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 Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy?

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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