Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Shaftesbury, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 123 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
123
Pupils
150
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The catchment area for Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is managed by Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 150 places, 82% filled: places available
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a published admission number of 150 places. 123 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 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. 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Shaftesbury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wiltshire 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. Find Wiltshire school admissions →
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AU
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 5.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126439
Other Primary Schools in Shaftesbury
If Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shaftesbury are the next closest alternatives.
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · SP7 8HQ
Motcombe CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SP7 9NT
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · SP7 8PZ
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SP7 0PF
Ludwell Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · SP7 9ND
Other Church of England Schools in Wiltshire
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wiltshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bradford-on-Avon
Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon
Broad Town Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.
Wardour Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Tisbury · 2.2 miles away
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Salisbury · 3.6 miles away
Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Salisbury · 4.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What is the catchment area for Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 123 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.
What is the admissions policy for Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School cover? ▾
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School? ▾
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.