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Tivetshall Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Tivetshall Community Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 49 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

16

Pupils

49

Capacity

33%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Tivetshall Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tivetshall Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Tivetshall Community Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

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

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Tivetshall Community Primary School: 49 places, 33% filled: places available

Tivetshall Community Primary School has a published admission number of 49 places. 16 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 33%. At 33% full, the school currently has headroom below its 49 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. 62.5% of pupils at Tivetshall Community Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Norwich.

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

Norfolk 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. Find Norfolk school admissions →

Tivetshall Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
School Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norwich, NR15 2BP
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
62.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144426

Other Primary Schools in Norwich

If Tivetshall Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Tivetshall Community Primary 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: Tivetshall Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Tivetshall Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Tivetshall Community Primary School is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Tivetshall Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Tivetshall Community Primary School has a capacity of 49 places and currently has 16 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Tivetshall Community Primary School?

Admission to Tivetshall Community Primary School is managed by Norfolk. 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 Tivetshall Community Primary School cover?

Tivetshall Community Primary School is a primary school in Norwich, Norfolk, 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 Tivetshall Community Primary School?

Tivetshall Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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