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Severnbanks Primary School Catchment Area

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

Severnbanks Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Lydney, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 247 pupils, and a capacity of 230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

247

Pupils

230

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Severnbanks Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Severnbanks Primary School?

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

As an academy, Severnbanks Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 247 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Severnbanks Primary School: at or above its 230 place limit

Severnbanks Primary School has a published admission number of 230 places. 247 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 107%. The school is at or above its published limit of 230 places. Gloucestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.1% of pupils at Severnbanks Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gloucestershire.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Severnbanks Primary School: School Information

Full address
Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
33.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139165

Other Primary Schools in Lydney

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Severnbanks Primary School?

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

Is Severnbanks Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Severnbanks Primary School currently has 247 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Severnbanks Primary School?

Admission to Severnbanks Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Severnbanks Primary School cover?

Severnbanks Primary School is a primary school in Lydney, Gloucestershire, 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 Severnbanks Primary School?

Severnbanks Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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