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Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area

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

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

146

Pupils

180

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?

The catchment area for Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is managed by Somerset 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Somerset 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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Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School: 180 places, 81% filled: places available

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School has a published admission number of 180 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Shepton Mallet.

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

Somerset 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. Somerset Council school admissions (official) →

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School: School Information

Full address
Chapel Street, Upton Noble, Shepton Mallet, BA4 6AU
Local authority
Somerset
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
123782

Other Primary Schools in Shepton Mallet

If Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shepton Mallet are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Somerset

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Somerset. 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 Upton Noble CofE VC 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: Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School

What is the catchment area for Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?

The catchment area for Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is the geographic zone Somerset 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. Somerset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School oversubscribed?

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Somerset.

What is the admissions policy for Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School?

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Somerset before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School cover?

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School is a primary school in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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