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The Croft Primary School Catchment Area

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

The Croft Primary School is a community primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 138 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

138

Pupils

140

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

The Croft Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Croft Primary School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

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

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

The Croft Primary School — School Information

Full address
Churchill Way, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6RQ
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
13.8% of pupils
DfE URN
115568

Other Primary Schools in Stroud

If The Croft Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stroud are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Croft Primary School

Is The Croft Primary School oversubscribed?

The Croft Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Croft Primary School?

Admission to The Croft Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 The Croft Primary School cover?

The Croft Primary School is a primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Croft Primary School?

The Croft Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.