St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School Catchment Area
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Crediton, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
49
Pupils
105
Capacity
47%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School: 105 places, 47% filled: places available
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 47%. At 47% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 40.8% of pupils at St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School 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 Crediton.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Devon 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. Devon Council school admissions (official) →
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Eastington Road, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6QE
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 40.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137780
Other Primary Schools in Crediton
If St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crediton are the next closest alternatives.
Bow Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 6HU
Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 4AN
Copplestone Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX17 5NX
Hayward's Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 3AX
Sandford School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 4NE
Landscore Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX17 3JH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to St Thomas of Canterbury CofE 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School is the geographic zone Devon 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School? ▾
Admission to St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School cover? ▾
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School is a primary school in Crediton, Devon, 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 Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School? ▾
St Thomas of Canterbury CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.