St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Catchment Area
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is an academy sponsor led primary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 57 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
57
Pupils
168
Capacity
34%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull?
The catchment area for St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is managed by Dorset 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 Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull: 168 places, 34% filled: places available
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull has a published admission number of 168 places. 57 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 34%. At 34% full, the school currently has headroom below its 168 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. 29.8% of pupils at St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Dorset.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Dorset 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. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull: School Information
- Full address
- New Street, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1PZ
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 29.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150360
Other Primary Schools in Sturminster Newton
If St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sturminster Newton are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Dorset
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Dorset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Cerne Abbas CofE VC First School Catchment Area
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Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Dorchester
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Beaminster
Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Weymouth
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull 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.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · Gillingham · 2.4 miles away
Stalbridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Stalbridge · 2.8 miles away
St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Henstridge Catchment Area
Academy converter · Templecombe · 3.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull
What is the catchment area for St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull? ▾
The catchment area for St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is the geographic zone Dorset 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. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull oversubscribed? ▾
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull has a capacity of 168 places and currently has 57 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull? ▾
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull cover? ▾
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull is a primary school in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, 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 Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull? ▾
St Gregory's Church of England Primary School, Marnhull was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.