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New Close Primary School Catchment Area

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

New Close Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Warminster, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 159 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

159

Pupils

203

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

New Close Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Close Primary School?

The catchment area for New Close Primary School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, New Close Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wiltshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →

New Close Primary School: 203 places, 78% filled: places available

New Close Primary School has a published admission number of 203 places. 159 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 203 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. 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Warminster.

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

Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire school admissions →

New Close Primary School: School Information

Full address
30 Imber Road, Warminster, BA12 9JJ
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
13.8% of pupils
DfE URN
144995

Other Primary Schools in Warminster

If New Close Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Warminster are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to New Close 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: New Close Primary School

What is the catchment area for New Close Primary School?

The catchment area for New Close Primary School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is New Close Primary School oversubscribed?

New Close Primary School has a capacity of 203 places and currently has 159 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for New Close Primary School?

Admission to New Close Primary School is managed by Wiltshire. 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 New Close Primary School cover?

New Close Primary School is a primary school in Warminster, Wiltshire, 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 New Close Primary School?

New Close Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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