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St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

St John's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Wellington, Somerset , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 220 pupils. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

220

Pupils

Good

Ofsted 2023

St John's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset 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's Church of England Primary School is managed by Somerset 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 Somerset 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's Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Priory, Wellington, TA21 9EJ
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
31.4% of pupils
DfE URN
123900

Other Primary Schools in Wellington

If St John's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wellington are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Somerset

St John's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Somerset. 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's Church of England 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 John's Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School?

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

Is St John's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

St John's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of N/A places and currently has 220 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for St John's Church of England Primary School?

St John's Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's Church of England Primary School cover?

St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wellington, Somerset, serving pupils aged 5-11. 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's Church of England Primary School?

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

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