Springcroft Primary School Catchment Area
Springcroft Primary School is a community primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-11
Age range
215
Pupils
210
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Springcroft Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springcroft Primary School?
The catchment area for Springcroft Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Springcroft Primary School is set by Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →Springcroft Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit
Springcroft Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Staffordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stoke-on-Trent.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
Springcroft Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Grindley Lane, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JS
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 8.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 124163
Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent
If Springcroft Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.
Scholar Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST7 3HF
Rode Heath Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST7 3RY
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ST7 3NQ
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ST7 2PG
The Willows Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST4 7JY
Heron Cross Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ST4 4LJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springcroft 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.
The William Amory Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Stoke-on-Trent · 0.6 miles away
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Stoke-on-Trent · 0.6 miles away
The Crescent Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Stoke-on-Trent · 1.0 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springcroft Primary School
What is the catchment area for Springcroft Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Springcroft Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Springcroft Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Springcroft Primary School currently has 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Springcroft Primary School? ▾
Admission to Springcroft Primary School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Springcroft Primary School cover? ▾
Springcroft Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 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 Springcroft Primary School? ▾
Springcroft Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.