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Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

170

Pupils

300

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?

The catchment area for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is managed by Staffordshire 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.

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy: 300 places, 57% filled: places available

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy has a published admission number of 300 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 37.3% of pupils at Knutton St Marys CofE Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy: School Information

Full address
Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6EB
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142078

Other Primary Schools in Newcastle Under Lyme

If Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newcastle Under Lyme are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Staffordshire

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Staffordshire. 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 Knutton St Marys CofE 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: Knutton St Marys CofE Academy

What is the catchment area for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?

The catchment area for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Knutton St Marys CofE Academy oversubscribed?

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 170 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Knutton St Marys CofE Academy cover?

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is a primary school in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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