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Widden Primary School Catchment Area

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

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.

Currently oversubscribed: 443 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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 Gloucestershire 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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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.

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.