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Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

135

Pupils

120

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 135 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 120 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Gloucestershire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Gloucester.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Gloucester Road, Corse, Gloucester, GL19 3RA
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
9.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137149

Other Primary Schools in Gloucester

If Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. 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 Staunton and Corse 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School currently has 135 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School?

Staunton and Corse 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 Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School cover?

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School?

Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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