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The Mosley Academy Catchment Area

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

The Mosley Academy is an academy converter primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 212 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

215

Pupils

212

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

The Mosley Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Mosley Academy?

The catchment area for The Mosley Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

Currently oversubscribed: 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 212 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Staffordshire publishes the 2027 The Mosley Academy numbers →

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

The Mosley Academy: at or above its 212 place limit

The Mosley Academy has a published admission number of 212 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 212 places. Staffordshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burton-on-Trent.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Mosley Academy: School Information

Full address
Main Road, Anslow, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9QD
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
2.3% of pupils
DfE URN
138899

Other Primary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If The Mosley Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Mosley Academy 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: The Mosley Academy

What is the catchment area for The Mosley Academy?

The catchment area for The Mosley Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Mosley Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, The Mosley Academy currently has 215 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 212 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Mosley Academy?

Admission to The Mosley Academy is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Mosley Academy cover?

The Mosley Academy is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 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 The Mosley Academy?

The Mosley Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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