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Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area

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

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 376 pupils, and a capacity of 502 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

376

Pupils

502

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool 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. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is managed by Liverpool 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 Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Liverpool catchment area documents →

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School: 502 places, 75% filled: places available

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School has a published admission number of 502 places. 376 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 502 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. 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liverpool.

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

Liverpool 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. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School: School Information

Full address
North Drive, Sandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LE
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
9.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148177

Other Primary Schools in Liverpool

If Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Liverpool

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Liverpool. 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 Runnymede St Edward's Catholic 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: Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School

What is the catchment area for Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

The catchment area for Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is the geographic zone Liverpool 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. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School has a capacity of 502 places and currently has 376 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Liverpool.

What is the admissions policy for Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School cover?

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Liverpool, 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 Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School?

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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