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Holbrook Primary School Catchment Area

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

Holbrook Primary School is a community primary school in Coventry , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 620 pupils, and a capacity of 652 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

620

Pupils

652

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Holbrook Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holbrook Primary School?

The catchment area for Holbrook Primary School is the geographic zone Coventry 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. Coventry 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 Holbrook Primary School is set by Coventry and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Holbrook Primary School goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Coventry before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Coventry catchment area documents →

Holbrook Primary School: 652 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Holbrook Primary School has a published admission number of 652 places. 620 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 652, Coventry'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. 37.3% of pupils at Holbrook Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Coventry.

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

Coventry 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. Coventry Council school admissions (official) →

Holbrook Primary School: School Information

Full address
Gateside Road, Coventry, CV6 6FR
Local authority
Coventry
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
103676

Other Primary Schools in Coventry

If Holbrook Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Coventry are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holbrook 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: Holbrook Primary School

What is the catchment area for Holbrook Primary School?

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

Is Holbrook Primary School oversubscribed?

Holbrook Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 652 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Holbrook Primary School?

Admission to Holbrook Primary School is managed by Coventry. 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 Holbrook Primary School cover?

Holbrook Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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