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Parkgate Primary School Catchment Area

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

Parkgate Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Coventry , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 701 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

701

Pupils

630

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Parkgate Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Parkgate Primary School?

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

As an academy, Parkgate Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Coventry. 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: 701 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 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 Coventry publishes the 2027 Parkgate Primary School numbers →

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

Find Coventry catchment area documents →

Parkgate Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Parkgate Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 701 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Coventry allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.9% of pupils at Parkgate Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Coventry.

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

Coventry 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. Coventry Council school admissions (official) →

Parkgate Primary School: School Information

Full address
Parkgate Road, Coventry, CV6 4GF
Local authority
Coventry
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
29.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143779

Other Primary Schools in Coventry

If Parkgate Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Coventry are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Parkgate Primary School?

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

Is Parkgate Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Parkgate Primary School currently has 701 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Parkgate Primary School?

Admission to Parkgate Primary School is managed by Coventry. 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 Parkgate Primary School cover?

Parkgate Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, 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 Parkgate Primary School?

Parkgate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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