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Wootton Community Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wootton Community Primary School is a community primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Wootton Community Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wootton Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Wootton Community Primary School is the geographic zone Isle of Wight 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. Isle of Wight 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 Community Primary School is set by Isle of Wight and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Isle of Wight publishes the 2027 Wootton Community Primary School numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →

Wootton Community Primary School: at or above its 210 place limit

Wootton Community Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 places. Isle of Wight 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. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Ryde.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight school admissions →

Wootton Community Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wootton Bridge, Ryde, PO33 4PT
Local authority
Isle of Wight
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
14.3% of pupils
DfE URN
118172

Other Primary Schools in Ryde

If Wootton Community Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ryde are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wootton Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wootton Community Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wootton Community Primary School?

The catchment area for Wootton Community Primary School is the geographic zone Isle of Wight 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. Isle of Wight publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wootton Community Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Wootton Community Primary School currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wootton Community Primary School?

Admission to Wootton Community Primary School is managed by Isle of Wight. 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 Community Primary School cover?

Wootton Community Primary School is a primary school in Ryde, Isle of Wight, 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 Wootton Community Primary School?

Wootton Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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