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Thorns Community Infant School Catchment Area

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

Thorns Community Infant School is a community primary school in Kenilworth, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–7

Age range

176

Pupils

180

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Thorns Community Infant School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Thorns Community Infant School is set by Warwickshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% 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 Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Warwickshire catchment area documents →

Thorns Community Infant School — School Information

Full address
Blackthorn Road, Kenilworth, CV8 2DS
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–7 years
Free school meals
3.4% of pupils
DfE URN
125550

Other Primary Schools in Kenilworth

If Thorns Community Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kenilworth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorns Community Infant School

Is Thorns Community Infant School oversubscribed?

Thorns Community Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 180 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thorns Community Infant School?

Admission to Thorns Community Infant School is managed by Warwickshire. 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 Thorns Community Infant School cover?

Thorns Community Infant School is a primary school in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thorns Community Infant School?

Thorns Community Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.