North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 52 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
52
Pupils
70
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
The catchment area for North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is managed by Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy: 70 places, 74% filled: places available
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has a published admission number of 70 places. 52 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cirencester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- North Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 7BZ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142438
Other Primary Schools in Cirencester
If North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cirencester are the next closest alternatives.
Rodmarton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL7 6PE
Stratton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · GL7 2NG
Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · GL7 5JS
Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · GL7 5UW
Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · GL7 5SD
Powell's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · GL7 2DJ
Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Hempsted Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Stroud
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy 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.
Cirencester Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Cirencester · 4.1 miles away
Withington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Cheltenham · 4.7 miles away
Miserden Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Stroud · 5.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 52 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy cover? ▾
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, 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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy? ▾
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.