Withington Primary School Catchment Area
Withington Primary School is a community primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 81 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
81
Pupils
105
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Withington Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Withington Primary School?
The catchment area for Withington Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 Withington Primary School is set by Herefordshire, County of and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →Withington Primary School: 105 places, 77% filled: places available
Withington Primary School has a published admission number of 105 places. 81 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 77%. At 77% full, the school currently has headroom below its 105 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. 25.7% of pupils at Withington Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Herefordshire, County of.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →
Withington Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Lock Road, Withington, Hereford, HR1 3QE
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116748
Other Primary Schools in Hereford
If Withington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.
Almeley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR3 6LH
Ewyas Harold Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR2 0EY
Garway Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR2 8RQ
Broadlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR1 1HY
Hampton Dene Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR1 1RT
Trinity Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · HR4 0NU
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Withington 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: Withington Primary School
What is the catchment area for Withington Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Withington Primary School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Withington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Withington Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 81 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.
What is the admissions policy for Withington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Withington Primary School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 Withington Primary School cover? ▾
Withington Primary School is a primary school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, 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 Withington Primary School? ▾
Withington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.