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Walmore Hill Primary School Catchment Area

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

Walmore Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 41 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

41

Pupils

70

Capacity

59%

Fill rate

Walmore Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Walmore Hill Primary School?

The catchment area for Walmore Hill Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire 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 Walmore Hill Primary School is set by Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Walmore Hill Primary School: 70 places, 59% filled: places available

Walmore Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 70 places. 41 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 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. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Gloucester.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Walmore Hill Primary School: School Information

Full address
Walmore Hill, Minsterworth, Gloucester, GL2 8LA
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
115548

Other Primary Schools in Gloucester

If Walmore Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Walmore Hill 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: Walmore Hill Primary School

What is the catchment area for Walmore Hill Primary School?

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

Is Walmore Hill Primary School oversubscribed?

Walmore Hill Primary School has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 41 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Walmore Hill Primary School?

Admission to Walmore Hill Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 Walmore Hill Primary School cover?

Walmore Hill Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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