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Silverton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Silverton Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 106 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

106

Pupils

140

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Silverton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

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

Admission to Silverton Church of England Primary School is managed by Devon 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 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 →

Silverton Church of England Primary School: 140 places, 76% filled: places available

Silverton Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 140 places. 106 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 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. 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Exeter.

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) →

Silverton Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Coach Road, Silverton, Exeter, EX5 4JY
Local authority
Devon
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
11.8% of pupils
DfE URN
113365

Other Primary Schools in Exeter

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

Other Church of England Schools in Devon

Silverton Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Devon. 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 Silverton 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: Silverton Church of England Primary School

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

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

Is Silverton Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Silverton Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 106 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.

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

Silverton 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 Devon before each admissions cycle.

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

Silverton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Exeter, 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 Silverton Church of England Primary School?

Silverton Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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