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Spooner Row Primary School Catchment Area

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

Spooner Row Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Wymondham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 104 pupils, and a capacity of 108 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

104

Pupils

108

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Spooner Row Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Spooner Row Primary School?

The catchment area for Spooner Row Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Spooner Row Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Norfolk catchment area documents →

Spooner Row Primary School: 108 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Spooner Row Primary School has a published admission number of 108 places. 104 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 108, Norfolk's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wymondham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Spooner Row Primary School: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Spooner Row, Wymondham, NR18 9JR
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
11.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144425

Other Primary Schools in Wymondham

If Spooner Row Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wymondham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Spooner Row 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: Spooner Row Primary School

What is the catchment area for Spooner Row Primary School?

The catchment area for Spooner Row Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Spooner Row Primary School oversubscribed?

Spooner Row Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 108 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Spooner Row Primary School?

Admission to Spooner Row Primary School is managed by Norfolk. 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 Spooner Row Primary School cover?

Spooner Row Primary School is a primary school in Wymondham, Norfolk, 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 Spooner Row Primary School?

Spooner Row Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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