Moorfield Primary School Catchment Area
Moorfield Primary School is a foundation primary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 282 pupils, and a capacity of 278 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
5-11
Age range
282
Pupils
278
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Moorfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Moorfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Moorfield Primary School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin 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 Moorfield Primary School is set by Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Telford and Wrekin catchment area documents →Moorfield Primary School: at or above its 278 place limit
Moorfield Primary School has a published admission number of 278 places. 282 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 278 places. Telford and Wrekin 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. 12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newport.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Telford and Wrekin 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 Telford and Wrekin school admissions →
Moorfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7QU
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 12.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 123435
Other Primary Schools in Newport
If Moorfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.
Newport Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CB11 3PU
Barton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO30 2AX
Nine Acres Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO30 1QP
Summerfields Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PO30 2LJ
Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PO30 3AD
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PO30 5QT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Moorfield 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.
Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Newport · 0.3 miles away
Newport Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · Newport · 0.4 miles away
Church Aston Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · Newport · 0.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Moorfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Moorfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Moorfield Primary School is the geographic zone Telford and Wrekin 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. Telford and Wrekin publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Moorfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Moorfield Primary School currently has 282 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 278 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Moorfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Moorfield Primary School is managed by Telford and Wrekin. 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 Moorfield Primary School cover? ▾
Moorfield Primary School is a primary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Moorfield Primary School? ▾
Moorfield Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.