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St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

212

Pupils

315

Capacity

67%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School?

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

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

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School: 315 places, 67% filled: places available

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 212 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 67%. At 67% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 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. 44.3% of pupils at St Bartholomew's CofE VC 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 Stourport-on-Severn.

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

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Princess Way, Areley Kings, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0EL
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143833

Other Primary Schools in Stourport-on-Severn

If St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stourport-on-Severn are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Worcestershire

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Worcestershire. 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 Bartholomew's CofE VC 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 Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School?

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

Is St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School oversubscribed?

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 212 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School?

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School cover?

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School?

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

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