St Sampson's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 285 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
285
Pupils
420
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Sampson's Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is managed by Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →St Sampson's Church of England Primary School: 420 places, 68% filled: places available
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 285 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Swindon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire school admissions →
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6AX
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126317
Other Primary Schools in Swindon
If St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
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Beechcroft Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SN2 7QE
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1EA
Wootton Bassett Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · SN4 7BS
Lawn Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1LE
Colebrook Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 4AS
Other Church of England Schools in Wiltshire
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wiltshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bradford-on-Avon
Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon
Broad Town Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Sampson'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.
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · Swindon · 3.2 miles away
St Francis CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Swindon · 3.6 miles away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Swindon · 3.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Sampson's Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Sampson's Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 285 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.
What is the admissions policy for St Sampson's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Sampson'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 Wiltshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Sampson's Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Sampson's Church of England Primary School? ▾
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.