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Redhill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Redhill Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Redhill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Redhill Primary School?

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

As an academy, Redhill Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. 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: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Redhill Primary School: 210 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Redhill Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 206 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Staffordshire'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. 55.8% of pupils at Redhill Primary School 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 Cannock.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Redhill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wrights Avenue, West Chadsmoor, Cannock, WS11 5JR
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
55.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149000

Other Primary Schools in Cannock

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Redhill Primary School?

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

Is Redhill Primary School oversubscribed?

Redhill Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Redhill Primary School?

Admission to Redhill Primary School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Redhill Primary School cover?

Redhill Primary School is a primary school in Cannock, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Redhill Primary School?

Redhill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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