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Herons' Moor Academy Catchment Area

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

Herons' Moor Academy is an academy converter primary school in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

448

Pupils

420

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Herons' Moor Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Herons' Moor Academy?

The catchment area for Herons' Moor Academy is the geographic zone North 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 siblings. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Herons' Moor Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Somerset. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 448 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 North 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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Herons' Moor Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

Herons' Moor Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 448 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. North 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. 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Weston-super-Mare.

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

North 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. Find North Somerset school admissions →

Herons' Moor Academy: School Information

Full address
Highlands Lane, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7DX
Local authority
North Somerset
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
16.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138603

Other Primary Schools in Weston-super-Mare

If Herons' Moor Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Weston-super-Mare are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Herons' Moor 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: Herons' Moor Academy

What is the catchment area for Herons' Moor Academy?

The catchment area for Herons' Moor Academy is the geographic zone North 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 siblings. North Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Herons' Moor Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Herons' Moor Academy currently has 448 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Herons' Moor Academy?

Admission to Herons' Moor Academy is managed by North Somerset. 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 Herons' Moor Academy cover?

Herons' Moor Academy is a primary school in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, 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 Herons' Moor Academy?

Herons' Moor Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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