Monkleigh Primary School Catchment Area
Monkleigh Primary School is a community primary school in Bideford, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 133 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
133
Pupils
120
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Monkleigh Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Monkleigh Primary School?
The catchment area for Monkleigh Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Monkleigh Primary School is set by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Monkleigh Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity
Monkleigh Primary School has a published admission number of 120 places. 133 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Devon allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bideford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
Monkleigh Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Monkleigh, Bideford, EX39 5JY
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113162
Other Primary Schools in Bideford
If Monkleigh Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bideford are the next closest alternatives.
Appledore School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 1PF
East-the-Water Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 4BZ
West Croft School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 3DE
Buckland Brewer Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 5LX
Hartland Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 6BP
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 4LU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Monkleigh 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.
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Torrington · 2.9 miles away
Langtree Community School and Nursery Unit Catchment Area
Community school · Torrington · 3.2 miles away
St Helen's Church of England School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Bideford · 4.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Monkleigh Primary School
What is the catchment area for Monkleigh Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Monkleigh Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Monkleigh Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Monkleigh Primary School currently has 133 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Monkleigh Primary School? ▾
Admission to Monkleigh Primary School is managed by Devon. 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 Monkleigh Primary School cover? ▾
Monkleigh Primary School is a primary school in Bideford, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Monkleigh Primary School? ▾
Monkleigh Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.