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St Richard's CofE First School Catchment Area

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

St Richard's CofE First School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Evesham, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 5-10, with 309 pupils, and a capacity of 340 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5-10

Age range

309

Pupils

340

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Richard's CofE First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Richard's CofE First School?

The catchment area for St Richard's CofE First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Richard's CofE First School is managed by Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

St Richard's CofE First School: 340 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

St Richard's CofE First School has a published admission number of 340 places. 309 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 340, Worcestershire'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. 26.2% of pupils at St Richard's CofE First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

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

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

St Richard's CofE First School: School Information

Full address
Four Pools Lane, Evesham, WR11 1DU
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-10 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
26.2% of pupils
DfE URN
116810

Other Primary Schools in Evesham

If St Richard's CofE First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Evesham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Worcestershire

St Richard's CofE First School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Worcestershire. 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 Richard's CofE First 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 Richard's CofE First School

What is the catchment area for St Richard's CofE First School?

The catchment area for St Richard's CofE First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Richard's CofE First School oversubscribed?

St Richard's CofE First School is operating close to its capacity of 340 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 Richard's CofE First School?

St Richard's CofE First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Richard's CofE First School cover?

St Richard's CofE First School is a primary school in Evesham, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 5-10. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Richard's CofE First School?

St Richard's CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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