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Inkpen Primary School Catchment Area

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

Inkpen Primary School is a community primary school in Hungerford, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 34 pupils, and a capacity of 84 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

34

Pupils

84

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Inkpen Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Inkpen Primary School?

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

Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →

Inkpen Primary School: 84 places, 40% filled: places available

Inkpen Primary School has a published admission number of 84 places. 34 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 84 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. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hungerford.

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

West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire school admissions →

Inkpen Primary School: School Information

Full address
Weavers Lane, Inkpen, Hungerford, RG17 9QE
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
17.6% of pupils
DfE URN
109817

Other Primary Schools in Hungerford

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Inkpen Primary School?

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

Is Inkpen Primary School oversubscribed?

Inkpen Primary School has a capacity of 84 places and currently has 34 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Inkpen Primary School?

Admission to Inkpen Primary School is managed by West Berkshire. 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 Inkpen Primary School cover?

Inkpen Primary School is a primary school in Hungerford, West Berkshire, 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 Inkpen Primary School?

Inkpen Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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