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Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter primary school in Exeter, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 455 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

455

Pupils

420

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is managed by Devon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 455 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School: at or above its 420 place limit

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School has a published admission number of 420 places. 455 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 places. Devon 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. 12.4% 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) →

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Fish Street, Exeter, EX2 7TR
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.4% of pupils
DfE URN
150078

Other Primary Schools in Exeter

If Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Exeter are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Devon

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Devon. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery 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: Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School currently has 455 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School cover?

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Exeter, Devon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School?

Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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