Newton Poppleford Primary School Catchment Area
Newton Poppleford Primary School is a community primary school in Sidmouth, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 182 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
182
Pupils
210
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Newton Poppleford Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Newton Poppleford Primary School?
The catchment area for Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford 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.
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 →Newton Poppleford Primary School: 210 places, 87% filled: places available
Newton Poppleford Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 182 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sidmouth.
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) →
Newton Poppleford Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, EX10 0EL
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 13.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113103
Other Primary Schools in Sidmouth
If Newton Poppleford Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sidmouth are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Newton Poppleford 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.
Otterton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Budleigh Salterton · 2.8 miles away
West Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Ottery St Mary · 2.8 miles away
Drake's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Budleigh Salterton · 3.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Newton Poppleford Primary School
What is the catchment area for Newton Poppleford Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Newton Poppleford Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 182 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for Newton Poppleford Primary School? ▾
Admission to Newton Poppleford 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School cover? ▾
Newton Poppleford Primary School is a primary school in Sidmouth, Devon, 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 Newton Poppleford Primary School? ▾
Newton Poppleford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.