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Knightlow CofE Primary School Catchment Area

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

Knightlow CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Rugby, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 219 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

219

Pupils

218

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Knightlow CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Knightlow CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Knightlow CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Knightlow CofE Primary School is managed by Warwickshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 219 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 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 Warwickshire publishes the 2027 Knightlow CofE Primary School numbers →

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

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Knightlow CofE Primary School: at or above its 218 place limit

Knightlow CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 218 places. 219 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 218 places. Warwickshire 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. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rugby.

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

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

Knightlow CofE Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hill Crescent, Stretton-on-Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 9NF
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
130910

Other Primary Schools in Rugby

If Knightlow CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rugby are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Warwickshire

Knightlow CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Warwickshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Knightlow CofE 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: Knightlow CofE Primary School

What is the catchment area for Knightlow CofE Primary School?

The catchment area for Knightlow CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Knightlow CofE Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Knightlow CofE Primary School currently has 219 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 218 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Knightlow CofE Primary School?

Knightlow CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Knightlow CofE Primary School cover?

Knightlow CofE Primary School is a primary school in Rugby, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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