John Wheeldon Primary Academy Catchment Area
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 538 pupils, and a capacity of 515 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5–11
Age range
538
Pupils
515
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
John Wheeldon Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, John Wheeldon Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →John Wheeldon Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LX
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5–11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141186
Other Primary Schools in Stafford
If John Wheeldon Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.
Oakridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST17 0PR
Cooper Perry Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST18 9PQ
St Leonard's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST16 3TW
Burton Manor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST17 9PS
Flash Ley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST17 9DR
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ST17 0LU
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Is John Wheeldon Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — John Wheeldon Primary Academy currently has 538 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 515 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Wheeldon Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to John Wheeldon Primary Academy is managed by Staffordshire. 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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy cover? ▾
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is a primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 John Wheeldon Primary Academy? ▾
John Wheeldon Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.