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St Denys Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Denys Primary School is a foundation primary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Denys Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Denys Primary School?

The catchment area for St Denys Primary School is the geographic zone Southampton 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. Southampton 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 St Denys Primary School is set by Southampton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southampton catchment area documents →

St Denys Primary School: 210 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

St Denys Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 207 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Southampton'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. 34.3% of pupils at St Denys Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Southampton.

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

Southampton 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 Southampton school admissions →

St Denys Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, SO17 2ND
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
34.3% of pupils
DfE URN
116102

Other Primary Schools in Southampton

If St Denys Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Denys 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 Denys Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Denys Primary School?

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

Is St Denys Primary School oversubscribed?

St Denys Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Denys Primary School?

Admission to St Denys Primary School is managed by Southampton. 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 Denys Primary School cover?

St Denys Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, 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 Denys Primary School?

St Denys Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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