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Kington Primary School Catchment Area

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

Kington Primary School is a community primary school in Kington, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 205 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

214

Pupils

205

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Kington Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kington Primary School?

The catchment area for Kington Primary School 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.

The catchment area for Kington Primary School is set by Herefordshire, County of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 205 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 Herefordshire, County of publishes the 2027 Kington Primary School numbers →

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 →

Kington Primary School: at or above its 205 place limit

Kington Primary School has a published admission number of 205 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 205 places. Herefordshire, County of 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. 25.6% of pupils at Kington Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Herefordshire, County of.

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 →

Kington Primary School: School Information

Full address
Mill Street, Kington, HR5 3AL
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
25.6% of pupils
DfE URN
116701

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Kington Primary School?

The catchment area for Kington Primary School 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 Kington Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Kington Primary School currently has 214 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 205 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kington Primary School?

Admission to Kington Primary School 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 Kington Primary School cover?

Kington Primary School is a primary school in Kington, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kington Primary School?

Kington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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