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Mary Howard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 36 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

36

Pupils

63

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is managed by Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School: 63 places, 57% filled: places available

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 63 places. 36 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 63 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. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Tamworth.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Edingale, Tamworth, B79 9JJ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150422

Other Primary Schools in Tamworth

If Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tamworth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Staffordshire

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Staffordshire. 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 Howard 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mary Howard Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mary Howard Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 63 places and currently has 36 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?

Mary Howard 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Mary Howard Church of England Primary School cover?

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire, 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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary School?

Mary Howard Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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