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Wath Victoria Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wath Victoria Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Rotherham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 301 pupils, and a capacity of 285 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

301

Pupils

285

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Wath Victoria Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wath Victoria Primary School?

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

As an academy, Wath Victoria Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rotherham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 285 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 Rotherham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rotherham catchment area documents →

Wath Victoria Primary School: at or above its 285 place limit

Wath Victoria Primary School has a published admission number of 285 places. 301 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 285 places. Rotherham 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. 39.4% of pupils at Wath Victoria Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Rotherham.

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

Rotherham 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 Rotherham school admissions →

Wath Victoria Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sandymount Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7AD
Local authority
Rotherham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
39.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140170

Other Primary Schools in Rotherham

If Wath Victoria Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rotherham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wath Victoria 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: Wath Victoria Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wath Victoria Primary School?

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

Is Wath Victoria Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Wath Victoria Primary School currently has 301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 285 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wath Victoria Primary School?

Admission to Wath Victoria Primary School is managed by Rotherham. 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 Wath Victoria Primary School cover?

Wath Victoria Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, 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 Wath Victoria Primary School?

Wath Victoria Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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