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Keinton Mandeville Primary School Catchment Area

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

Keinton Mandeville Primary School is a community primary school in Somerton, Somerset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 156 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

156

Pupils

150

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Keinton Mandeville Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Keinton Mandeville Primary School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 156 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Keinton Mandeville Primary School: at or above its 150 place limit

Keinton Mandeville Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 156 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. Somerset allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Somerton.

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

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Keinton Mandeville Primary School: School Information

Full address
Chistles Lane, Keinton Mandeville, Somerton, TA11 6ES
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
123650

Other Primary Schools in Somerton

If Keinton Mandeville Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Somerton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Keinton Mandeville 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: Keinton Mandeville Primary School

What is the catchment area for Keinton Mandeville Primary School?

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

Is Keinton Mandeville Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Keinton Mandeville Primary School currently has 156 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Keinton Mandeville Primary School?

Admission to Keinton Mandeville Primary School is managed by Somerset. 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 Keinton Mandeville Primary School cover?

Keinton Mandeville Primary School is a primary school in Somerton, Somerset, 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 Keinton Mandeville Primary School?

Keinton Mandeville Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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