Paddox Primary School Catchment Area
Paddox Primary School is a community primary school in Rugby, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 659 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
659
Pupils
630
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Paddox Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Paddox Primary School?
The catchment area for Paddox Primary School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire 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 Paddox Primary School is set by Warwickshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →Paddox Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit
Paddox Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 659 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Warwickshire 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. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Rugby.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →
Paddox Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Fareham Avenue, Rugby, CV22 5HS
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 11.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 130885
Other Primary Schools in Rugby
If Paddox Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rugby are the next closest alternatives.
Long Lawford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV23 9AL
Abbots Farm Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CV21 4AP
Eastlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV21 3RY
Northlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV21 2SS
Bilton Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CV22 7NH
Abbots Farm Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CV21 4AP
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Paddox 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.
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Rugby · 1.2 miles away
Oakfield Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Rugby · 1.4 miles away
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Rugby · 1.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Paddox Primary School
What is the catchment area for Paddox Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Paddox Primary School is the geographic zone Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Paddox Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Paddox Primary School currently has 659 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Paddox Primary School? ▾
Admission to Paddox Primary School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Paddox Primary School cover? ▾
Paddox Primary School is a primary school in Rugby, Warwickshire, 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 Paddox Primary School? ▾
Paddox Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.