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Holme St Cuthbert School Catchment Area

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

Holme St Cuthbert School is a community primary school in Maryport, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 66 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

29

Pupils

66

Capacity

44%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Holme St Cuthbert School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holme St Cuthbert School?

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

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Holme St Cuthbert School: 66 places, 44% filled: places available

Holme St Cuthbert School has a published admission number of 66 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 66 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. 20.7% of pupils at Holme St Cuthbert School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.

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

Cumberland 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 Cumberland school admissions →

Holme St Cuthbert School: School Information

Full address
Mawbray, Maryport, CA15 6QZ
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
20.7% of pupils
DfE URN
112112

Other Primary Schools in Maryport

If Holme St Cuthbert School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Maryport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holme St Cuthbert 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: Holme St Cuthbert School

What is the catchment area for Holme St Cuthbert School?

The catchment area for Holme St Cuthbert School is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Holme St Cuthbert School oversubscribed?

Holme St Cuthbert School has a capacity of 66 places and currently has 29 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Holme St Cuthbert School?

Admission to Holme St Cuthbert School is managed by Cumberland. 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 Holme St Cuthbert School cover?

Holme St Cuthbert School is a primary school in Maryport, Cumberland, 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 Holme St Cuthbert School?

Holme St Cuthbert School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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