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St Michael's Church of England Academy Catchment Area

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

St Michael's Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Bedworth, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 425 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

425

Pupils

420

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St Michael's Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Academy?

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

Admission to St Michael's Church of England Academy is managed by Warwickshire 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 425 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

St Michael's Church of England Academy: at or above its 420 place limit

St Michael's Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 425 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Warwickshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.6% of pupils at St Michael's Church of England Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bedworth.

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

Warwickshire 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. Warwickshire Council school admissions (official) →

St Michael's Church of England Academy: School Information

Full address
Hazel Grove, Bedworth, CV12 9DA
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
45.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142021

Other Primary Schools in Bedworth

If St Michael's Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bedworth are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Warwickshire

St Michael's Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Warwickshire. 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 Michael's Church of England Academy 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 Michael's Church of England Academy

What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Academy?

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

Is St Michael's Church of England Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, St Michael's Church of England Academy currently has 425 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's Church of England Academy?

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

What age range does St Michael's Church of England Academy cover?

St Michael's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Bedworth, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Michael's Church of England Academy?

St Michael's Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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