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Steam Mills Primary School Catchment Area

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

Steam Mills Primary School is a community primary school in Cinderford, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 112 pupils, and a capacity of 119 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

112

Pupils

119

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Steam Mills Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Steam Mills Primary School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Steam Mills Primary School — School Information

Full address
Steam Mills, Cinderford, GL14 3JD
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
24.1% of pupils
DfE URN
115522

Other Primary Schools in Cinderford

If Steam Mills Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cinderford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Steam Mills Primary School

Is Steam Mills Primary School oversubscribed?

Steam Mills Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 119 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Steam Mills Primary School?

Admission to Steam Mills Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Steam Mills Primary School cover?

Steam Mills Primary School is a primary school in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, 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 Steam Mills Primary School?

Steam Mills Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.