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King's Caple Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

King's Caple Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 23 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

23

Pupils

70

Capacity

33%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2012

King's Caple Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for King's Caple Primary Academy?

The catchment area for King's Caple Primary Academy is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, King's Caple Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Herefordshire, County of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →

King's Caple Primary Academy: 70 places, 33% filled: places available

King's Caple Primary Academy has a published admission number of 70 places. 23 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 33%. At 33% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hereford.

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

Herefordshire, County of 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. Find Herefordshire, County of school admissions →

King's Caple Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Kings Caple, Hereford, HR1 4TZ
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
4.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136759

Other Primary Schools in Hereford

If King's Caple Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to King's Caple Primary Academy 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: King's Caple Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for King's Caple Primary Academy?

The catchment area for King's Caple Primary Academy is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is King's Caple Primary Academy oversubscribed?

King's Caple Primary Academy has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 23 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.

What is the admissions policy for King's Caple Primary Academy?

Admission to King's Caple Primary Academy is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 King's Caple Primary Academy cover?

King's Caple Primary Academy is a primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 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 King's Caple Primary Academy?

King's Caple Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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