William Morris Primary School Catchment Area
William Morris Primary School is a free s primary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 413 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
413
Pupils
420
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
William Morris Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for William Morris Primary School?
The catchment area for William Morris Primary School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon 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 William Morris Primary School is set by Swindon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Swindon catchment area documents →William Morris Primary School: 420 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
William Morris Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 413 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Swindon'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. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Swindon.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Swindon 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 Swindon school admissions →
William Morris Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- William Morris Way, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2PP
- Local authority
- Swindon
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 8.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147093
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to William Morris 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: William Morris Primary School
What is the catchment area for William Morris Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for William Morris Primary School is the geographic zone Swindon 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. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is William Morris Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
William Morris Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for William Morris Primary School? ▾
Admission to William Morris Primary School is managed by Swindon. 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 William Morris Primary School cover? ▾
William Morris Primary School is a primary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for William Morris Primary School? ▾
William Morris Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.