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Marden Vale CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

Marden Vale CofE Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Calne, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

146

Pupils

266

Capacity

55%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Marden Vale CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Marden Vale CofE Academy?

The catchment area for Marden Vale CofE Academy is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Marden Vale CofE Academy is managed by Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →

Marden Vale CofE Academy: 266 places, 55% filled: places available

Marden Vale CofE Academy has a published admission number of 266 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 55%. At 55% full, the school currently has headroom below its 266 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. 52.1% of pupils at Marden Vale CofE Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Calne.

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

Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire school admissions →

Marden Vale CofE Academy: School Information

Full address
William Street, Calne, SN11 9BD
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
52.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141988

Other Primary Schools in Calne

If Marden Vale CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Calne are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wiltshire

Marden Vale CofE Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wiltshire. 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 Marden Vale 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: Marden Vale CofE Academy

What is the catchment area for Marden Vale CofE Academy?

The catchment area for Marden Vale CofE Academy is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Marden Vale CofE Academy oversubscribed?

Marden Vale CofE Academy has a capacity of 266 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for Marden Vale CofE Academy?

Marden Vale CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Marden Vale CofE Academy cover?

Marden Vale CofE Academy is a primary school in Calne, Wiltshire, 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 Marden Vale CofE Academy?

Marden Vale CofE Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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