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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Catchment Area

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

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is an academy converter primary school in Dartmouth, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 79 pupils, and a capacity of 87 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

79

Pupils

87

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2010

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?

The catchment area for St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is managed by Devon 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.

Operating near capacity: 91% 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 Devon 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 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth: 87 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth has a published admission number of 87 places. 79 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 87, Devon'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. 24.1% of pupils at St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.

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

Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth: School Information

Full address
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, TQ6 9HW
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
24.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140761

Other Primary Schools in Dartmouth

If St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dartmouth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Devon

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Devon. 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 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth 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 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth

What is the catchment area for St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?

The catchment area for St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is the geographic zone Devon 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. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth oversubscribed?

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is operating close to its capacity of 87 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth cover?

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is a primary school in Dartmouth, Devon, 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 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth was rated Good by Ofsted in 2010. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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