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St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham Catchment Area

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

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham is a voluntary aided primary school in Diss, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 15 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

15

Pupils

70

Capacity

21%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham?

The catchment area for St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham is managed by Norfolk 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 Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham: 70 places, 21% filled: places available

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham has a published admission number of 70 places. 15 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 21%. At 21% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 26.7% of pupils at St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Norfolk.

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 →

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham: School Information

Full address
The Street, North Lopham, Diss, IP22 2LR
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
121149

Other Primary Schools in Diss

If St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Diss are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Norfolk

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Norfolk. 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 St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham 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: St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham

What is the catchment area for St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham?

The catchment area for St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham oversubscribed?

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 15 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham?

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham cover?

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham is a primary school in Diss, 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 St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham?

St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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