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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Catchment Area

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

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 230 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

230

Pupils

240

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is managed by Staffordshire 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: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire 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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School — School Information

Full address
Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0HU
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
124268

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Is St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School oversubscribed?

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School cover?

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is a primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.