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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a community primary school in Wellington, Somerset , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 44 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

44

Pupils

60

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Sampford Arundel Community Primary School 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School 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.

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Sampford Arundel Community Primary School: 60 places, 73% filled: places available

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School has a published admission number of 60 places. 44 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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. 25% of pupils at Sampford Arundel Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Somerset.

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) →

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sampford Arundel, Wellington, TA21 9QN
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
123705

Other Primary Schools in Wellington

If Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sampford Arundel Community 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: Sampford Arundel Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Sampford Arundel Community Primary School 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 44 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?

Admission to Sampford Arundel Community Primary School 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School cover?

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School is a primary school in Wellington, Somerset, 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 Sampford Arundel Community Primary School?

Sampford Arundel Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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