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Stockcross C.E. School Catchment Area

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

Stockcross C.E. School is a voluntary aided primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

85

Pupils

105

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Stockcross C.E. School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stockcross C.E. School?

The catchment area for Stockcross C.E. School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Stockcross C.E. School is managed by West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →

Stockcross C.E. School: 105 places, 81% filled: places available

Stockcross C.E. School has a published admission number of 105 places. 85 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% 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. 8.2% 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.

West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire school admissions →

Stockcross C.E. School: School Information

Full address
Chapel Road, Stockcross, Newbury, RG20 8LD
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.2% of pupils
DfE URN
110017

Other Primary Schools in Newbury

If Stockcross C.E. School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in West Berkshire

Stockcross C.E. School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Berkshire. 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 Stockcross C.E. 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: Stockcross C.E. School

What is the catchment area for Stockcross C.E. School?

The catchment area for Stockcross C.E. School is the geographic zone West Berkshire 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. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Stockcross C.E. School oversubscribed?

Stockcross C.E. School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 85 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Stockcross C.E. School?

Stockcross C.E. School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Stockcross C.E. School cover?

Stockcross C.E. School is a primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire, 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 Stockcross C.E. School?

Stockcross C.E. School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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