Umberleigh Primary Academy Catchment Area
Umberleigh Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Umberleigh, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 83 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2-11
Age range
83
Pupils
56
Capacity
148%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Umberleigh Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Umberleigh Primary Academy?
The catchment area for Umberleigh Primary Academy 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Umberleigh Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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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Umberleigh Primary Academy has a published admission number of 56 places. 83 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 148%. At 148% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Devon allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Umberleigh.
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) →
Umberleigh Primary Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Dorridge Hill, Umberleigh, EX37 9AD
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 19.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141847
Other Primary Schools in Umberleigh
If Umberleigh Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Umberleigh are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Umberleigh Primary 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.
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Barnstaple · 3.9 miles away
Filleigh Community Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Barnstaple · 4.2 miles away
Landkey Community Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Barnstaple · 4.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Umberleigh Primary Academy
What is the catchment area for Umberleigh Primary Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Umberleigh Primary Academy 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Umberleigh Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Umberleigh Primary Academy currently has 83 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 56 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Umberleigh Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Umberleigh Primary Academy is managed by Devon. 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 Umberleigh Primary Academy cover? ▾
Umberleigh Primary Academy is a primary school in Umberleigh, 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 Umberleigh Primary Academy? ▾
Umberleigh Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.