Shaugh Prior Primary School Catchment Area
Shaugh Prior Primary School is a community primary school in Plymouth, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 29 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
29
Pupils
56
Capacity
52%
Fill rate
Shaugh Prior Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shaugh Prior Primary School?
The catchment area for Shaugh Prior Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon 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 Shaugh Prior Primary School is set by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Shaugh Prior Primary School: 56 places, 52% filled: places available
Shaugh Prior Primary School has a published admission number of 56 places. 29 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 52%. At 52% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Plymouth.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
Shaugh Prior Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Shaugh Prior, Plymouth, PL7 5HA
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113262
Other Primary Schools in Plymouth
If Shaugh Prior Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.
College Road Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · PL2 1NS
Laira Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PL3 6BP
Pennycross Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PL2 3RL
Lipson Vale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PL4 7HW
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PL7 1XQ
Compton CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PL3 5JB
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shaugh Prior 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.
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Plymouth · 2.4 miles away
Meavy Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Yelverton · 2.5 miles away
Widewell Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Plymouth · 3.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shaugh Prior Primary School
What is the catchment area for Shaugh Prior Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Shaugh Prior Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Shaugh Prior Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Shaugh Prior Primary School has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 29 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for Shaugh Prior Primary School? ▾
Admission to Shaugh Prior Primary School is managed by Devon. 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 Shaugh Prior Primary School cover? ▾
Shaugh Prior Primary School is a primary school in Plymouth, Devon, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.