Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is a foundation primary school in Bude, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 152 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5-11
Age range
152
Pupils
150
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School?
The catchment area for Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Cornwall 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. Cornwall 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 Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is set by Cornwall 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 Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cornwall catchment area documents →Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School: at or above its 150 place limit
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School has a published admission number of 150 places. 152 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. Cornwall 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. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bude.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council school admissions (official) →
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Kilkhampton, Bude, EX23 9QU
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111930
Other Primary Schools in Bude
If Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bude are the next closest alternatives.
Stratton Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX23 9AP
Marhamchurch CofE Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX23 0HY
Bude Primary Academy - Infants Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX23 8EA
Bude Primary Academy - Juniors Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX23 8DR
Jacobstow Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · EX23 0BR
St Mark's CofE Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · EX23 9PE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Kilkhampton Junior and Infant 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.
Bradworthy Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Holsworthy · 4.8 miles away
Bridgerule Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Holsworthy · 5.3 miles away
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Holsworthy · 7.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School
What is the catchment area for Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is the geographic zone Cornwall 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. Cornwall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School currently has 152 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School? ▾
Admission to Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is managed by Cornwall. 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 Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School cover? ▾
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is a primary school in Bude, Cornwall, 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 Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School? ▾
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.