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Kemble Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kemble Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 107 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

107

Pupils

105

Capacity

102%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Kemble Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kemble Primary School?

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

As an academy, Kemble Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 107 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Gloucestershire publishes the 2027 Kemble Primary School numbers →

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

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Kemble Primary School: at or above its 105 place limit

Kemble Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 107 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 105 places. Gloucestershire 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. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cirencester.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Kemble Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Road, Kemble, Cirencester, GL7 6AG
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
7.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145606

Other Primary Schools in Cirencester

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Kemble Primary School?

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

Is Kemble Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Kemble Primary School currently has 107 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 105 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kemble Primary School?

Admission to Kemble Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Kemble Primary School cover?

Kemble Primary School is a primary school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 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 Kemble Primary School?

Kemble Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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