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Lilleshall Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lilleshall Primary School is a community primary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 214 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

214

Pupils

214

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Lilleshall Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lilleshall Primary School?

The catchment area for Lilleshall Primary School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin 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 Lilleshall Primary School is set by Telford and Wrekin 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 214 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 Telford and Wrekin publishes the 2027 Lilleshall Primary School numbers →

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

Find Telford and Wrekin catchment area documents →

Lilleshall Primary School: at or above its 214 place limit

Lilleshall Primary School has a published admission number of 214 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 214 places. Telford and Wrekin 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. 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newport.

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

Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin school admissions →

Lilleshall Primary School: School Information

Full address
Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall, Newport, TF10 9EY
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
8.9% of pupils
DfE URN
123378

Other Primary Schools in Newport

If Lilleshall Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Lilleshall Primary School?

The catchment area for Lilleshall Primary School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lilleshall Primary School oversubscribed?

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

What is the admissions policy for Lilleshall Primary School?

Admission to Lilleshall Primary School is managed by Telford and Wrekin. 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 Lilleshall Primary School cover?

Lilleshall Primary School is a primary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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