Leominster Primary School Catchment Area
Leominster Primary School is a community primary school in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 597 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
597
Pupils
630
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Leominster Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Leominster Primary School?
The catchment area for Leominster 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 Leominster 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.
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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 →Leominster Primary School: 630 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Leominster Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 597 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 630, Herefordshire, County of'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. 28.8% of pupils at Leominster 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 →
Leominster Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hereford Road, Leominster, HR6 8JU
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140617
Other Primary Schools in Leominster
If Leominster Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leominster are the next closest alternatives.
Luston Primary School Catchment Area
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Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Kingsland CofE School Catchment Area
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Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School Catchment Area
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Wigmore Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Leominster 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Leominster Primary School
What is the catchment area for Leominster Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Leominster 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 Leominster Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Leominster Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Leominster Primary School? ▾
Admission to Leominster 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 Leominster Primary School cover? ▾
Leominster Primary School is a primary school in Leominster, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Leominster Primary School? ▾
Leominster Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.