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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is an academy converter primary school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

302

Pupils

350

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Plymouth 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. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is managed by Plymouth 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 Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery: 350 places, 86% filled: places available

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 350 places. 302 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 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. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Plymouth.

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

Plymouth 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 Plymouth school admissions →

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Mary Dean Avenue, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, PL5 4LS
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150116

Other Primary Schools in Plymouth

If Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Plymouth

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Plymouth. 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 Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery 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: Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Plymouth 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. Plymouth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 302 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Plymouth.

What is the admissions policy for Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery?

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery cover?

Mary Dean's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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