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Willand School Catchment Area

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

Willand School is a community primary school in Cullompton, Devon , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 390 pupils, and a capacity of 417 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

390

Pupils

417

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Willand School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Willand School?

The catchment area for Willand School 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 siblings. Devon 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 Willand School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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 →

Willand School: 417 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity

Willand School has a published admission number of 417 places. 390 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 417, Devon's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cullompton.

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) →

Willand School: School Information

Full address
Gables Road, Willand, Cullompton, EX15 2QL
Local authority
Devon
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
113114

Other Primary Schools in Cullompton

If Willand School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cullompton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Willand 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: Willand School

What is the catchment area for Willand School?

The catchment area for Willand School 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 siblings. Devon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Willand School oversubscribed?

Willand School is operating close to its capacity of 417 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Willand School?

Admission to Willand School is managed by Devon. 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 Willand School cover?

Willand School is a primary school in Cullompton, Devon, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Willand School?

Willand School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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