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Radford Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Radford Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Coventry , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 226 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

226

Pupils

236

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Radford Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Radford Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Radford Primary Academy 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, Radford Primary Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Radford Primary Academy goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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 →

Radford Primary Academy: 236 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Radford Primary Academy has a published admission number of 236 places. 226 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 236, Coventry's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 47.8% of pupils at Radford Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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) →

Radford Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Lawrence Saunders Road, Radford, Coventry, CV6 1HD
Local authority
Coventry
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
47.8% of pupils
DfE URN
140389

Other Primary Schools in Coventry

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Radford Primary 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: Radford Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Radford Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Radford Primary Academy 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 Radford Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Radford Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Radford Primary Academy?

Admission to Radford Primary Academy 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 Radford Primary Academy cover?

Radford Primary Academy 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 Radford Primary Academy?

Radford Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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