Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 297 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3-7
Age range
297
Pupils
270
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School?
The catchment area for Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery 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.
The catchment area for Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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.
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Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 270 places. 297 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Devon 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. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Exeter.
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) →
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School: School Information
- Full address
- Stoke Hill, Exeter, EX4 7DB
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-7 years
- Free school meals
- 13.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113086
Other Primary Schools in Exeter
If Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.
Clyst St Mary Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX5 1BG
Montgomery Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX4 1BS
Stoke Hill Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · EX4 7DP
Newton St Cyres Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX5 5DL
Whimple Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX5 2TS
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX6 7PR
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery 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: Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
What is the catchment area for Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School? ▾
The catchment area for Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery 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 Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School currently has 297 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School? ▾
Admission to Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery 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 Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School cover? ▾
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.