High Ercall Primary School Catchment Area
High Ercall Primary School is a foundation primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 156 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
146
Pupils
156
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
High Ercall Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for High Ercall Primary School?
The catchment area for High Ercall Primary School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin 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 High Ercall Primary School is set by Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Telford and Wrekin catchment area documents →High Ercall Primary School: 156 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
High Ercall Primary School has a published admission number of 156 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 156, Telford and Wrekin'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. 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Telford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin school admissions →
High Ercall Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, TF6 6AF
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 123370
Other Primary Schools in Telford
If High Ercall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 8EP
Lawley Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TF4 2PR
Wombridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 6AN
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 7AH
Holmer Lake Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF3 1LD
Ladygrove Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF4 2LF
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to High Ercall 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: High Ercall Primary School
What is the catchment area for High Ercall Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for High Ercall Primary School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is High Ercall Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
High Ercall Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 156 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for High Ercall Primary School? ▾
Admission to High Ercall Primary School is managed by Telford and Wrekin. 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 High Ercall Primary School cover? ▾
High Ercall Primary School is a primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, 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 High Ercall Primary School? ▾
High Ercall Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.