Kentisbury Primary School Catchment Area
Kentisbury Primary School is a community primary school in Barnstaple, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 44 pupils, and a capacity of 42 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
44
Pupils
42
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Kentisbury Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kentisbury Primary School?
The catchment area for Kentisbury Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Kentisbury Primary School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Kentisbury Primary School: at or above its 42 place limit
Kentisbury Primary School has a published admission number of 42 places. 44 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 42 places. Devon 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. 20.5% of pupils at Kentisbury Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
Kentisbury Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NG
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113157
Other Primary Schools in Barnstaple
If Kentisbury Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Barnstaple are the next closest alternatives.
Bishops Tawton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX32 0AE
Filleigh Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX32 0RS
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX32 7LU
Parracombe Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · EX31 4QJ
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · EX32 0PJ
Newport Community School Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX32 9BW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Kentisbury 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.
Combe Martin Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Ilfracombe · 3.5 miles away
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Barnstaple · 3.8 miles away
Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Ilfracombe · 4.2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kentisbury Primary School
What is the catchment area for Kentisbury Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Kentisbury Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kentisbury Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Kentisbury Primary School currently has 44 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 42 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kentisbury Primary School? ▾
Admission to Kentisbury Primary School is managed by Devon. 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 Kentisbury Primary School cover? ▾
Kentisbury Primary School is a primary school in Barnstaple, Devon, 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 Kentisbury Primary School? ▾
Kentisbury Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.