North Worcester Primary School Catchment Area
North Worcester Primary School is a free s primary school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
354
Pupils
420
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
North Worcester Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North Worcester Primary School?
The catchment area for North Worcester Primary School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire 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 North Worcester Primary School is set by Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →North Worcester Primary School: 420 places, 84% filled: places available
North Worcester Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 354 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worcester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →
North Worcester Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- John Comyn Drive, Worcester, WR3 7NS
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147190
Other Primary Schools in Worcester
If North Worcester Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worcester are the next closest alternatives.
Clifton upon Teme Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WR6 6DE
Flyford Flavell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WR7 4BS
Pitmaston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WR2 4ZF
Claines CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WR3 7RW
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WR8 9BH
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WR2 6LU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to North Worcester 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: North Worcester Primary School
What is the catchment area for North Worcester Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for North Worcester Primary School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is North Worcester Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
North Worcester Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 354 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.
What is the admissions policy for North Worcester Primary School? ▾
Admission to North Worcester Primary School is managed by Worcestershire. 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 North Worcester Primary School cover? ▾
North Worcester Primary School is a primary school in Worcester, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North Worcester Primary School? ▾
North Worcester Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.