Littledean Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Littledean Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Cinderford, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 69 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
69
Pupils
105
Capacity
66%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Littledean Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Littledean Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Littledean Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Littledean Church of England Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →Littledean Church of England Primary School: 105 places, 66% filled: places available
Littledean Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 69 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 66%. At 66% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 29% of pupils at Littledean Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gloucestershire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →
Littledean Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, GL14 3NL
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 29% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115631
Other Primary Schools in Cinderford
If Littledean Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cinderford are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire
Littledean Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Hempsted Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Stroud
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Littledean Church of England 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.
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Westbury-on-Severn · 2.8 miles away
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Mitcheldean · 3.1 miles away
Woodside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Ruardean · 3.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Littledean Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Littledean Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Littledean Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Littledean Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Littledean Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 69 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Littledean Church of England Primary School? ▾
Littledean Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Littledean Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Littledean Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Littledean Church of England Primary School? ▾
Littledean Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.