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Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area

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

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is a foundation primary school in Wymondham, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 176 pupils, and a capacity of 218 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

176

Pupils

218

Capacity

81%

Fill rate

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?

The catchment area for Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk 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 Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is set by Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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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Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery: 218 places, 81% filled: places available

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 218 places. 176 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 218 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. 11.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Wymondham.

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

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery: School Information

Full address
Hackford Road, Wicklewood, Wymondham, NR18 9QJ
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
11.9% of pupils
DfE URN
121205

Other Primary Schools in Wymondham

If Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wymondham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery 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: Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery

What is the catchment area for Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?

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

Is Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 218 places and currently has 176 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery?

Admission to Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is managed by Norfolk. 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 Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery cover?

Wicklewood Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Wymondham, Norfolk, 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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