Sherford Vale School & Nursery Catchment Area
Sherford Vale School & Nursery is a free s primary school in Sherford, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 310 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
310
Pupils
420
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Sherford Vale School & Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sherford Vale School & Nursery?
The catchment area for Sherford Vale School & Nursery 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 Sherford Vale School & Nursery 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 →Sherford Vale School & Nursery: 420 places, 74% filled: places available
Sherford Vale School & Nursery has a published admission number of 420 places. 310 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 30% of pupils at Sherford Vale School & Nursery are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.
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) →
Sherford Vale School & Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Hercules Road, Sherford, PL9 8FA
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 30% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145907
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sherford Vale School & Nursery 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sherford Vale School & Nursery
What is the catchment area for Sherford Vale School & Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for Sherford Vale School & Nursery 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 Sherford Vale School & Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Sherford Vale School & Nursery has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 310 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for Sherford Vale School & Nursery? ▾
Admission to Sherford Vale School & Nursery 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 Sherford Vale School & Nursery cover? ▾
Sherford Vale School & Nursery is a primary school in Sherford, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sherford Vale School & Nursery? ▾
Sherford Vale School & Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.