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Knypersley First School Catchment Area

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

Knypersley First School is an academy converter primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 272 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-9

Age range

272

Pupils

300

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Knypersley First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Knypersley First School?

The catchment area for Knypersley First School 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Knypersley First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Knypersley First School: 300 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

Knypersley First School has a published admission number of 300 places. 272 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 300, Staffordshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.8% of pupils at Knypersley First School 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) →

Knypersley First School: School Information

Full address
Newpool Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6NN
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-9 years
Free school meals
22.8% of pupils
DfE URN
146873

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Knypersley First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Knypersley First 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: Knypersley First School

What is the catchment area for Knypersley First School?

The catchment area for Knypersley First School 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Knypersley First School oversubscribed?

Knypersley First School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Knypersley First School?

Admission to Knypersley First School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Knypersley First School cover?

Knypersley First School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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