Walford Nursery & Primary School Catchment Area
Walford Nursery & Primary School is a community primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
5-11
Age range
183
Pupils
210
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Walford Nursery & Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Walford Nursery & Primary School?
The catchment area for Walford Nursery & Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Walford Nursery & Primary School is set by Herefordshire, County of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →Walford Nursery & Primary School: 210 places, 87% filled: places available
Walford Nursery & Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 183 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ross-on-Wye.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →
Walford Nursery & Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Walford, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5SA
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116743
Other Primary Schools in Ross-on-Wye
If Walford Nursery & Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ross-on-Wye are the next closest alternatives.
Ashfield Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR9 5AU
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · HR9 7SE
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 7FX
Bridstow CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 6PZ
Lea CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 7JY
St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · HR9 5AW
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Walford Nursery & 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.
Goodrich CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · Ross-on-Wye · 1.6 miles away
Ruardean Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Ruardean · 2.8 miles away
Weston-under-Penyard CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Ross-on-Wye · 2.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Walford Nursery & Primary School
What is the catchment area for Walford Nursery & Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Walford Nursery & Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Walford Nursery & Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Walford Nursery & Primary School has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.
What is the admissions policy for Walford Nursery & Primary School? ▾
Admission to Walford Nursery & Primary School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Walford Nursery & Primary School cover? ▾
Walford Nursery & Primary School is a primary school in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Walford Nursery & Primary School? ▾
Walford Nursery & Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.