Sherwell Valley Primary School Catchment Area
Sherwell Valley Primary School is a community primary school in Torquay, Torbay , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 686 pupils, and a capacity of 658 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
686
Pupils
658
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Sherwell Valley Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Sherwell Valley Primary School is set by Torbay and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Torbay catchment area documents →Sherwell Valley Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ES
- Local authority
- Torbay
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113240
Other Primary Schools in Torquay
If Sherwell Valley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Torquay are the next closest alternatives.
Homelands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ1 4NT
Watcombe Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ2 8NU
St Margaret's Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ1 4PA
Shiphay Learning Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ2 7NF
Ilsham Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ1 2JQ
Ellacombe Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TQ1 1TG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sherwell Valley Primary School
Is Sherwell Valley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sherwell Valley Primary School currently has 686 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 658 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sherwell Valley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sherwell Valley Primary School is managed by Torbay. 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School cover? ▾
Sherwell Valley Primary School is a primary school in Torquay, Torbay, 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 Sherwell Valley Primary School? ▾
Sherwell Valley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.