Sopley Primary School Catchment Area
Sopley Primary School is a community primary school in Christchurch, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 86 pupils, and a capacity of 118 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
86
Pupils
118
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Sopley Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Sopley Primary School?
The catchment area for Sopley Primary School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire 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 Sopley Primary School is set by Hampshire 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 Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Sopley Primary School: 118 places, 73% filled: places available
Sopley Primary School has a published admission number of 118 places. 86 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 118 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. 24.4% of pupils at Sopley Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hampshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire 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. Find Hampshire school admissions →
Sopley Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8ET
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 24.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115948
Other Primary Schools in Christchurch
If Sopley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Christchurch are the next closest alternatives.
Somerford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3AS
Mudeford Community Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3HH
Mudeford Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BH23 3HP
Burton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BH23 7JY
The Priory Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH23 1HX
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BH23 3DA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Sopley 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Sopley Primary School
What is the catchment area for Sopley Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Sopley Primary School is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Sopley Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Sopley Primary School has a capacity of 118 places and currently has 86 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for Sopley Primary School? ▾
Admission to Sopley Primary School is managed by Hampshire. 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 Sopley Primary School cover? ▾
Sopley Primary School is a primary school in Christchurch, Hampshire, 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 Sopley Primary School? ▾
Sopley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.