Wootton Bassett Infants' School Catchment Area
Wootton Bassett Infants' School is a community primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-7, with 92 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4-7
Age range
92
Pupils
90
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Wootton Bassett Infants' School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wootton Bassett Infants' School?
The catchment area for Wootton Bassett Infants' School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire 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 Wootton Bassett Infants' School is set by Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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Wootton Bassett Infants' School has a published admission number of 90 places. 92 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 90 places. Wiltshire 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. 9.8% 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.
Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire school admissions →
Wootton Bassett Infants' School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7BS
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-7 years
- Free school meals
- 9.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126235
Other Primary Schools in Swindon
If Wootton Bassett Infants' School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN4 0NS
Beechcroft Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SN2 7QE
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1EA
Lawn Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 1LE
Colebrook Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SN3 4AS
Westrop Primary & Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SN6 7DN
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wootton Bassett Infants' 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: Wootton Bassett Infants' School
What is the catchment area for Wootton Bassett Infants' School? ▾
The catchment area for Wootton Bassett Infants' School is the geographic zone Wiltshire 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. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Wootton Bassett Infants' School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Wootton Bassett Infants' School currently has 92 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 90 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wootton Bassett Infants' School? ▾
Admission to Wootton Bassett Infants' School is managed by Wiltshire. 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 Wootton Bassett Infants' School cover? ▾
Wootton Bassett Infants' School is a primary school in Swindon, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 4-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wootton Bassett Infants' School? ▾
Wootton Bassett Infants' School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.