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Tedburn St Mary School Catchment Area

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

Tedburn St Mary School is an academy converter primary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 90 pupils, and a capacity of 91 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

90

Pupils

91

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Tedburn St Mary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tedburn St Mary School?

The catchment area for Tedburn St Mary 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.

As an academy, Tedburn St Mary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Devon catchment area documents →

Tedburn St Mary School: 91 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Tedburn St Mary School has a published admission number of 91 places. 90 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 91, Devon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7.8% 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) →

Tedburn St Mary School: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, EX6 6AA
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
145345

Other Primary Schools in Exeter

If Tedburn St Mary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Tedburn St Mary 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: Tedburn St Mary School

What is the catchment area for Tedburn St Mary School?

The catchment area for Tedburn St Mary 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 Tedburn St Mary School oversubscribed?

Tedburn St Mary School is operating close to its capacity of 91 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Tedburn St Mary School?

Admission to Tedburn St Mary 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 Tedburn St Mary School cover?

Tedburn St Mary School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon, 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 Tedburn St Mary School?

Tedburn St Mary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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