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Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Trowbridge, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

148

Pupils

203

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

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

Admission to Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Wiltshire 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.

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

Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 203 places, 73% filled: places available

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a published admission number of 203 places. 148 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 203 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. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Trowbridge.

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

Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire school admissions →

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, BA14 6RA
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England/United Reformed Church
Free school meals
12.2% of pupils
DfE URN
126329

Other Primary Schools in Trowbridge

If Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Trowbridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holt Voluntary Controlled 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: Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is the catchment area for Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

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

Is Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a capacity of 203 places and currently has 148 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, 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 Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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