Withington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Withington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 11 pupils, and a capacity of 42 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
11
Pupils
42
Capacity
26%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Withington Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Withington Church of England Primary School?
The catchment area for Withington Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Withington Church of England Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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 →Withington Church of England Primary School: 42 places, 26% filled: places available
Withington Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 42 places. 11 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 26%. At 26% full, the school currently has headroom below its 42 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45.5% of pupils at Withington Church of England 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 Cheltenham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →
Withington Church of England Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Withington, Cheltenham, GL54 4BQ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 45.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115703
Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham
If Withington Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Cheltenham are the next closest alternatives.
The Rissington School Catchment Area
Community school · GL54 2PL
Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL54 1AW
Woodmancote School Catchment Area
Community school · GL52 9HN
Glenfall Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL52 6XZ
Dunalley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL50 4LB
Gloucester Road Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · GL51 8PB
Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire
Withington Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Hempsted Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Gloucester
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Stroud
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Withington Church of England 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.
Andoversford Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Cheltenham · 2.5 miles away
Coberley Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Cheltenham · 4.3 miles away
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Cirencester · 4.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Withington Church of England Primary School
What is the catchment area for Withington Church of England Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Withington Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Withington Church of England Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Withington Church of England Primary School has a capacity of 42 places and currently has 11 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.
What is the admissions policy for Withington Church of England Primary School? ▾
Withington Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Withington Church of England Primary School cover? ▾
Withington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham, 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 Withington Church of England Primary School? ▾
Withington Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.