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St Ann's Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Ann's Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 393 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

393

Pupils

420

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Ann's Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Ann's Primary School?

The catchment area for St Ann's Primary School is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, St Ann's Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. 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: 94% 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 Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

St Ann's Primary School: 420 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

St Ann's Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 393 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Rotherham'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. 55% of pupils at St Ann's Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Rotherham.

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

Rotherham 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 Rotherham school admissions →

St Ann's Primary School: School Information

Full address
St Leonard's Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1PD
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
55% of pupils
DfE URN
147938

Other Primary Schools in Rotherham

If St Ann's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Ann's 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: St Ann's Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Ann's Primary School?

The catchment area for St Ann's Primary School is the geographic zone Rotherham 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. Rotherham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Ann's Primary School oversubscribed?

St Ann's Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Ann's Primary School?

Admission to St Ann's Primary School is managed by Rotherham. 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 St Ann's Primary School cover?

St Ann's Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Ann's Primary School?

St Ann's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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