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Rykneld Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rykneld Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 621 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

621

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Rykneld Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Rykneld 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: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Rykneld Primary School — School Information

Full address
Main Street, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3EX
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
17.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145218

Other Primary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If Rykneld Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rykneld Primary School

Is Rykneld Primary School oversubscribed?

Rykneld Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rykneld Primary School?

Admission to Rykneld 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 Rykneld Primary School cover?

Rykneld Primary School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rykneld Primary School?

Rykneld Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.