Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Catchment Area
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a community primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 60 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
60
Pupils
56
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
The catchment area for Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is set by Herefordshire, County of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →Michaelchurch Escley Primary School: at or above its 56 place limit
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 60 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 56 places. Herefordshire, County of 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. 5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hereford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford, HR2 0PT
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116714
Other Primary Schools in Hereford
If Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.
Almeley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR3 6LH
Ewyas Harold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR2 0EY
Garway Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR2 8RQ
Broadlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR1 1HY
Hampton Dene Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR1 1RT
Trinity Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR4 0NU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Michaelchurch Escley 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
What is the catchment area for Michaelchurch Escley Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Michaelchurch Escley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Michaelchurch Escley Primary School currently has 60 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 56 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Michaelchurch Escley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Michaelchurch Escley Primary School cover? ▾
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is a primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Michaelchurch Escley Primary School? ▾
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.