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Wilfred Owen Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wilfred Owen Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

216

Pupils

210

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Wilfred Owen Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wilfred Owen Primary School?

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

As an academy, Wilfred Owen Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. 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: 216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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 Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Shropshire catchment area documents →

Wilfred Owen Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Wilfred Owen Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Shropshire 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. 60.3% of pupils at Wilfred Owen Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Shrewsbury.

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

Shropshire 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. Shropshire Council school admissions (official) →

Wilfred Owen Primary School: School Information

Full address
The Monkmoor Campus, Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH
Local authority
Shropshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
60.3% of pupils
DfE URN
145789

Other Primary Schools in Shrewsbury

If Wilfred Owen Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Shrewsbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wilfred Owen 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: Wilfred Owen Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wilfred Owen Primary School?

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

Is Wilfred Owen Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Wilfred Owen Primary School currently has 216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wilfred Owen Primary School?

Admission to Wilfred Owen Primary School is managed by Shropshire. 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 Wilfred Owen Primary School cover?

Wilfred Owen Primary School is a primary school in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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