High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Umberleigh, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
90
Pupils
70
Capacity
129%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy?
The catchment area for High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Devon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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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.
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High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy has a published admission number of 70 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 129%. At 129% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Devon allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Umberleigh.
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) →
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9AY
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144535
Other Primary Schools in Umberleigh
If High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Umberleigh are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Devon
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Devon. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Lympstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to High Bickington Church of England 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.
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Winkleigh · 4.5 miles away
Dolton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Winkleigh · 5.6 miles away
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Barnstaple · 6.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy currently has 90 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 70 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.
What age range does High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy cover? ▾
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Umberleigh, Devon, 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 High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.