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Sherborne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Sherborne Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

56

Capacity

Good

Ofsted 2023

Sherborne Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sherborne Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Sherborne Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Sherborne Church of England Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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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Sherborne Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sherborne, Cheltenham, GL54 3DH
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
DfE URN
151418

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

If Sherborne Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire

Sherborne Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Sherborne Church of England 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: Sherborne Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Sherborne Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Sherborne Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sherborne Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Sherborne Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 56 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Sherborne Church of England Primary School?

Sherborne Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sherborne Church of England Primary School cover?

Sherborne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 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 Sherborne Church of England Primary School?

Sherborne Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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