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Swan Lane First School Catchment Area

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

Swan Lane First School is a community primary school in Evesham, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 4-10, with 292 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-10

Age range

292

Pupils

360

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Swan Lane First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Swan Lane First School?

The catchment area for Swan Lane First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire 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 Swan Lane First School is set by Worcestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Swan Lane First School: 360 places, 81% filled: places available

Swan Lane First School has a published admission number of 360 places. 292 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 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. 22.3% of pupils at Swan Lane First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

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

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Swan Lane First School: School Information

Full address
Rynal Street, Evesham, WR11 4QA
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-10 years
Free school meals
22.3% of pupils
DfE URN
116673

Other Primary Schools in Evesham

If Swan Lane First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Evesham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Swan Lane First 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: Swan Lane First School

What is the catchment area for Swan Lane First School?

The catchment area for Swan Lane First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Swan Lane First School oversubscribed?

Swan Lane First School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 292 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Swan Lane First School?

Admission to Swan Lane First School is managed by Worcestershire. 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 Swan Lane First School cover?

Swan Lane First School is a primary school in Evesham, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 4-10. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Swan Lane First School?

Swan Lane First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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