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Priory CofE Academy Catchment Area

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

Priory CofE Academy is an academy converter primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 423 pupils, and a capacity of 487 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

423

Pupils

487

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Priory CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Priory CofE Academy?

The catchment area for Priory CofE Academy is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Priory CofE Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Priory CofE Academy: 487 places, 87% filled: places available

Priory CofE Academy has a published admission number of 487 places. 423 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 487 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. 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stoke-on-Trent.

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

Stoke-on-Trent 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. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Priory CofE Academy: School Information

Full address
Jubilee Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8EF
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
150003

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Priory CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Priory CofE Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Priory CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Priory CofE Academy

What is the catchment area for Priory CofE Academy?

The catchment area for Priory CofE Academy is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Priory CofE Academy oversubscribed?

Priory CofE Academy has a capacity of 487 places and currently has 423 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for Priory CofE Academy?

Priory CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Priory CofE Academy cover?

Priory CofE Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Priory CofE Academy?

Priory CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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