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Highley Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Highley Community Primary School is a community primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 247 pupils, and a capacity of 287 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

247

Pupils

287

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Highley Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Highley Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Highley Community Primary School is the geographic zone Shropshire 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. Shropshire 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 Highley Community Primary School is set by Shropshire 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 Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Shropshire catchment area documents →

Highley Community Primary School: 287 places, 86% filled: places available

Highley Community Primary School has a published admission number of 287 places. 247 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 287 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. 25.9% of pupils at Highley Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Shropshire.

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

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Highley Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Grasmere Drive, Highley, Bridgnorth, WV16 6EH
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
25.9% of pupils
DfE URN
123371

Other Primary Schools in Bridgnorth

If Highley Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bridgnorth are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Highley Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Highley Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Highley Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Highley Community Primary School is the geographic zone Shropshire 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. Shropshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Highley Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Highley Community Primary School has a capacity of 287 places and currently has 247 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.

What is the admissions policy for Highley Community Primary School?

Admission to Highley Community Primary School is managed by Shropshire. 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 Highley Community Primary School cover?

Highley Community Primary School is a primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Highley Community Primary School?

Highley Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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