West Alvington Church of England Academy Catchment Area
West Alvington Church of England Academy is an academy converter primary school in Kingsbridge, Devon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 46 pupils, and a capacity of 56 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
46
Pupils
56
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
West Alvington Church of England Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Alvington Church of England Academy?
The catchment area for West Alvington Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to West Alvington Church of England Academy is managed by Devon 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 Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →West Alvington Church of England Academy: 56 places, 82% filled: places available
West Alvington Church of England Academy has a published admission number of 56 places. 46 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 56 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. 34.9% of pupils at West Alvington Church of England Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Devon.
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) →
West Alvington Church of England Academy: School Information
- Full address
- West Alvington, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3PP
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 34.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144070
Other Primary Schools in Kingsbridge
If West Alvington Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kingsbridge are the next closest alternatives.
Loddiswell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ7 4BY
Stokenham Area Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TQ7 2SJ
Malborough with South Huish Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · TQ7 3RN
Aveton Gifford CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ7 4LB
Charleton Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ7 2AL
Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · TQ7 3NB
Other Church of England Schools in Devon
West Alvington Church of England Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Devon. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Exeter
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Exmouth
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Cullompton
Lympstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Exmouth
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to West Alvington Church of England 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: West Alvington Church of England Academy
What is the catchment area for West Alvington Church of England Academy? ▾
The catchment area for West Alvington Church of England 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Alvington Church of England Academy oversubscribed? ▾
West Alvington Church of England Academy has a capacity of 56 places and currently has 46 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for West Alvington Church of England Academy? ▾
West Alvington Church of England Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.
What age range does West Alvington Church of England Academy cover? ▾
West Alvington Church of England Academy is a primary school in Kingsbridge, 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 West Alvington Church of England Academy? ▾
West Alvington Church of England Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.