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Outwoods Primary School Catchment Area

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

Outwoods Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 436 pupils, and a capacity of 419 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

436

Pupils

419

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Outwoods Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Outwoods Primary School?

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

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

Currently oversubscribed: 436 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 419 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Staffordshire publishes the 2027 Outwoods Primary School numbers →

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Outwoods Primary School: at or above its 419 place limit

Outwoods Primary School has a published admission number of 419 places. 436 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 419 places. Staffordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25.7% of pupils at Outwoods Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Outwoods Primary School: School Information

Full address
Harehedge Lane, Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0AS
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145099

Other Primary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If Outwoods Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Outwoods 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: Outwoods Primary School

What is the catchment area for Outwoods Primary School?

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

Is Outwoods Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Outwoods Primary School currently has 436 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 419 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Outwoods Primary School?

Admission to Outwoods Primary School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Outwoods Primary School cover?

Outwoods Primary School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 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 Outwoods Primary School?

Outwoods Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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