Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Nr Colchester, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
40
Pupils
90
Capacity
44%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is managed by Suffolk 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 Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School: 90 places, 44% filled: places available
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 90 places. 40 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 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. 57.6% of pupils at Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England 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 Nr Colchester.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Suffolk 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. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Street, Stoke by Nayland, Nr Colchester, CO6 4QY
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 57.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144553
Other Primary Schools in Nr Colchester
If Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Nr Colchester are the next closest alternatives.
Other Church of England Schools in Suffolk
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Suffolk. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
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Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
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Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
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Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stoke-by-Nayland 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.
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Colchester · 2.7 miles away
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Sudbury · 2.8 miles away
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Colchester · 4.4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Suffolk 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. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School? ▾
Stoke-by-Nayland 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 Suffolk before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Nr Colchester, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School? ▾
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.