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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill Catchment Area

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

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is a voluntary aided primary school in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-11

Age range

198

Pupils

210

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?

The catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead 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. Windsor and Maidenhead 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 CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is managed by Windsor and Maidenhead 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: 94% 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 Windsor and Maidenhead before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Windsor and Maidenhead catchment area documents →

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill: 210 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill has a published admission number of 210 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Windsor and Maidenhead'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. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ascot.

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

Windsor and Maidenhead 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. Find Windsor and Maidenhead school admissions →

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill: School Information

Full address
School Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7AD
Local authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110019

Other Primary Schools in Ascot

If St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ascot are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Windsor and Maidenhead

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Windsor and Maidenhead. 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 CofE Primary School, Sunninghill 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 CofE Primary School, Sunninghill

What is the catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?

The catchment area for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is the geographic zone Windsor and Maidenhead 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. Windsor and Maidenhead 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 CofE Primary School, Sunninghill oversubscribed?

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Windsor and Maidenhead before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill cover?

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill is a primary school in Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, 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 Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill?

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Sunninghill was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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