Widden Primary School Catchment Area
Widden Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 443 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
443
Pupils
420
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Widden Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Widden Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Widden Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Sinope Street, Gloucester, GL1 4AW
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150125
Other Primary Schools in Gloucester
If Widden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gloucester are the next closest alternatives.
Tredworth Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · GL1 4QG
Linden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL1 5HU
Elmbridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL2 0PE
Harewood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · GL4 0SS
Harewood Junior School Catchment Area
Foundation school · GL4 0SS
Hillview Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL3 3LH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Widden Primary School
Is Widden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Widden Primary School currently has 443 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Widden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Widden 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 Widden Primary School cover? ▾
Widden Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 Widden Primary School? ▾
Widden Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.