St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill Catchment Area
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is a voluntary controlled primary school in Newbury, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 112 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-7
Age range
95
Pupils
112
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill?
The catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is managed by Hampshire 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 Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill: 112 places, 85% filled: places available
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill has a published admission number of 112 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 112 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. 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Newbury.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill: School Information
- Full address
- Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9XF
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 6.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116328
Other Primary Schools in Newbury
If St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.
Chieveley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG20 8TY
The Ilsleys Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG20 7LP
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · RG14 1TS
Falkland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · RG14 6NU
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 8SL
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · RG20 7DT
Other Church of England Schools in Hampshire
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Hampshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Andover
Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Alton
Andover Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Andover
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Winchester
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill 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.
Woolton Hill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · Newbury · 0.1 miles away
St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England (Aided) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newbury · 1.1 miles away
Enborne C.E. Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Newbury · 1.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill
What is the catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill? ▾
The catchment area for St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is the geographic zone Hampshire 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill oversubscribed? ▾
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill has a capacity of 112 places and currently has 95 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hampshire.
What is the admissions policy for St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill? ▾
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill cover? ▾
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill is a primary school in Newbury, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill? ▾
St Thomas' Church of England Infant School, Woolton Hill was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.