Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a community primary school in Yeovil, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 118 pupils, and a capacity of 146 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-7
Age range
118
Pupils
146
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery?
The catchment area for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset 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 Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is set by Somerset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Somerset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Somerset catchment area documents →Reckleford Infant School and Nursery: 146 places, 81% filled: places available
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery has a published admission number of 146 places. 118 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 146 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. 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Yeovil.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Eastland Road, Yeovil, BA21 4ET
- Local authority
- Somerset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 18.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 123726
Other Primary Schools in Yeovil
If Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Yeovil are the next closest alternatives.
Barwick and Stoford Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BA22 9TH
East Coker Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BA22 9HY
Milford Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · BA21 4PG
Birchfield Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BA21 5RL
Chilthorne Domer Church School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BA22 8RD
West Coker CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BA22 9AS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
What is the catchment area for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Reckleford Infant School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery has a capacity of 146 places and currently has 118 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.
What is the admissions policy for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is managed by Somerset. 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 Reckleford Infant School and Nursery cover? ▾
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Yeovil, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Reckleford Infant School and Nursery? ▾
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.