Muxton Primary School Catchment Area
Muxton Primary School is a community primary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 408 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
408
Pupils
420
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Muxton Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Muxton Primary School?
The catchment area for Muxton 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 Muxton 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 →Muxton Primary School: 420 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Muxton Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 408 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Telford and Wrekin's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Telford.
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 →
Muxton Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Marshbrook Way, Muxton, Telford, TF2 8SA
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 14% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 123453
Other Primary Schools in Telford
If Muxton Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.
Donnington Wood Infant School and Nursery Centre Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 8EP
High Ercall Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · TF6 6AF
Lawley Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TF4 2PR
Wombridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 6AN
Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · TF2 7AH
Holmer Lake Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TF3 1LD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Muxton 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.
St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Centre Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Telford · 0.6 miles away
Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Telford · 1.0 miles away
Lilleshall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Newport · 1.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Muxton Primary School
What is the catchment area for Muxton Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Muxton 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 Muxton Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Muxton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Muxton Primary School? ▾
Admission to Muxton 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 Muxton Primary School cover? ▾
Muxton Primary School is a primary school in Telford, 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 Muxton Primary School? ▾
Muxton Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.