What is the best primary school in Worcester?
The Best Primary Schools Near Worcester
| School | Inspection Rating | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Cranham Primary School Tetbury Drive, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9LS | Good | 3-11 |
| The Lyppard Grange Primary School Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZ | Good | 4-11 |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close, Worcester, WR5 2HX | Good | 4-11 |
What is classed as catchment area?
The catchment area is the distance of your home to school, It’s normally 1 to 2 miles from your postcode. Distance could be defined by walking route or straight line and varies from council to council. Normally a child cannot attend a school that is outside their catchment unless there are special circumstances.
How many primary schools are there in Worcester?
As of September 2021
| School Phase and Age Ranges | LA Maintained Schools | Academies |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Schools – Primary Schools | 52 | 59 |
| Primary Total | 96 | 80 |
| Middle Schools – Deemed Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Middle Schools – Deemed Secondary | 5 | 9 |
How important is catchment area?
So, catchment areas are used to prioritise applications from pupils who live within a certain distance of the school or a certain area. Most schools will admit siblings of existing pupils first, before any remaining places are offered to pupils within their catchment.
Do siblings get priority over catchment?
The school admission criteria gives priority to children who already have siblings in the school, after they have been admitted it then goes down to catchment area and distance from the school.
How many schools are in Worcester?
45 schools
Overview of Worcester Public Schools Worcester Public Schools contains 45 schools and 25,044 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 70%.
How can I get proof of my child’s address?
Documents you could use as proof of your child’s address include:
- Child benefit letter.
- Letter from a GP or other NHS provider.
- Letter from a current childcare provider.
- Bank or building society letter or statement.
How do I find out if a school is in catchment?
You can find out if a particular address falls within a catchment area of a school by selecting the s earch by postcode option. Please be aware some schools will not appear because they do not use catchment areas for deciding places.
What are the Worcestershire co-ordinated schemes?
The Co-ordinated Schemes set out the application process, timescales and allocation process for all schools in Worcestershire for both the normal point of entry to a school (Reception Intake, Year 7 intake etc) as well as a scheme for in-year applications. The arrangements can be viewed below. View the Co-ordinated Schemes.
When can I apply for primary schools in Worcestershire 2020?
Primary/First/Junior and Middle School applications for September 2020. For Worcestershire residents only: From 1 September 2019 you can make an application on-line for any Primary/First/Junior/or Middle School before the closing date of 15 January 2020.
Where can I find more information about school admission policies?
For more information on individual school admissions policies please visit the School Admissions page. This website includes catchment areas for those schools that use catchment area as part of their admission arrangements and includes different types of schools, Academy, Community, Foundation, Voluntary Aided and Voluntary Controlled Schools.